Methotrexate-induced pericarditis and pericardial effusion; first reported case.
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.
Forbat
L N
LN
Department of Medicine, Good Hope Hospital NHS Trust, Sutton Coldfield, UK.
Hancock
B W
BW
Gershlick
A H
AH
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*
D008727:Methotrexate