Azathioprine as a steroid-sparing agent in radiation pneumonitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Radiation therapy is commonly used for treatment of neoplastic disease involving the thorax. Treatment complications include radiation pneumonitis that may require therapy with corticosteroids which possess significant side effects. We report the use of azathioprine as a steroid-sparing agent in a patient with severe radiation pneumonitis and steroid-induced myopathy.
Medical subject headings
- Azathioprine
- Immunosuppressive Agents
- Radiation Pneumonitis