Title of article
Accidental Chronic Poisoning with Methotrexate; Report of Two Cases
Author/Authors
Bidaki ، Reza - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences , Kian ، Mojgan - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences , Owliaey ، Hamid Islamic Azad university, Yazd branch , Babaei Zarch ، Mojtaba - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences , Feysal ، Masoud - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical sciences
Pages
4
From page
1
To page
4
Abstract
Methotrexate has been used widely in dermatology, oncology and rheumatology fields. However, methotrexateinduced mucocutaneous lesions may occur in rare cases. In this case presentation, we report two cases of accidental poisoning with methotrexate. They had accidentally used methotrexate instead of digoxin. This case report emphasizes that early diagnosis and appropriate management is critical in order to improve outcome.
Keywords
Methotrexate , skin ulcer , toxicity , poisoning , case reports , emergency treatment
Journal title
Emergency
Serial Year
2017
Journal title
Emergency
Record number
2457004
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