title: Methotrexate-induced hypersensitivity pneumonitis in a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: Low-dose methotrexate, widely used for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, has been reported to cause pneumonitis in adults. We report on methotrexate-induced hypersensitivity pneumonitis in a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Physicians should be aware of this rare complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: R Q
authors.initials: RQ
authors.lastname: Cron
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Sherry
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Wallace
mesh_terms: D000542:Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D008727:Methotrexate