Methotrexate-induced liver cirrhosis in a patient of psoriasis
Avasthi, G.; Bhatt, P.; Singh, J.
Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 60: 47-48
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-5772 PMID: 23029724 Document Number: 662415
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.
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