Use of systemic glucocorticoids and the risk of colorectal cancer

E B Ostenfeld, R Erichsen, O Thorlacius-Ussing, A H Riis, H T Sørensen

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Abstract

Systemic glucocorticoids are potent immunosuppressants, potentially facilitating carcinogenesis. Studies examining glucocorticoids and colorectal cancer risk are few.
Original languageEnglish
JournalAlimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Volume37
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)146-52
Number of pages7
ISSN0269-2813
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2013

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Colorectal Neoplasms
  • Denmark
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Logistic Models
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors
  • Sex Factors
  • Young Adult

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