title: Methotrexate-induced liver cirrhosis in a patient of psoriasis.
abstract: Methotrexate has been used for many years to treat refractory psoriasis. A case of methotrexate induced cirrhosis is being presented to emphasize the importance of strict adherence to published criteria for patient selection, monitoring of cumulative drug dosages, and the performance of serial liver biopsies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, SPS Apollo Hospitals, Ludhiana.
authors.forename: Gurcharan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Avasthi
authors.forename: Prashant
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bhatt
authors.forename: Jagdeep
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Singh
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D008727:Methotrexate