D Ben-Amitai1, E Hodak, M David. 1. Pediatric Dermatology Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Tel Aviv University, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of skin ulcer related to methotrexate toxicity. CASE SUMMARY: A 67-year-old white man with seronegative arthralgia developed recurrent skin ulcer concurrent with 3-year treatment with methotrexate 5 mg daily. The skin ulcer resolved on discontinuation of methotrexate. DISCUSSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of skin ulcer believed to be induced by methotrexate in a patient without psoriasis. CONCLUSIONS: Skin ulceration should be added to the list of possible toxic adverse effects of methotrexate, not only in psoriatic patients but also in those without psoriasis.
OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of skin ulcer related to methotrexatetoxicity. CASE SUMMARY: A 67-year-old white man with seronegative arthralgia developed recurrent skin ulcer concurrent with 3-year treatment with methotrexate 5 mg daily. The skin ulcer resolved on discontinuation of methotrexate. DISCUSSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of skin ulcer believed to be induced by methotrexate in a patient without psoriasis. CONCLUSIONS: Skin ulceration should be added to the list of possible toxic adverse effects of methotrexate, not only in psoriaticpatients but also in those without psoriasis.