Methotrexate-induced hypersensitivity pneumonitis in a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
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.
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Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA.
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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*
D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D008727:Methotrexate