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
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
Journal title :
Emergency
