title: Methotrexate-induced pericarditis and pericardial effusion; first reported case.
abstract: We report a case of methotrexate-induced pericarditis and pericardial effusion in a 22-year-old pregnant woman. These complications have not previously been described as isolated phenomena associated with methotrexate therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Good Hope Hospital NHS Trust, Sutton Coldfield, UK.
authors.forename: L N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Forbat
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Hancock
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Gershlick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole / Q000188:drug therapy; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010998:Pleurisy / Q000139:chemically induced; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D008727:Methotrexate