title: Azathioprine induced cholestatic hepatitis.
abstract: We report a case of cholestatic hepatitis developed one week after exposure to azathioprine. The subsequent prolonged cholestatic phase was followed by full clinical remission. Current knowledge on pathogenesis and epidemiology and the diagnostic challenges presented by this rare complication are discussed, followed by recommendations for monitoring and management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore- 632 004, India.
authors.forename: Viju
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Moses
authors.forename: Banumathi
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ramakrishna
authors.forename: Kurien
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Thomas