Methotrexate-induced hypersensitivity pneumonitis in a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

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作者
Cron, RQ [1 ]
Sherry, DD [1 ]
Wallace, CA [1 ]
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[1] Childrens Hosp, Dept Pediat, Div Rheumatol, Seattle, WA USA
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10.1016/S0022-3476(98)70331-2
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R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
摘要
Low-dose methotrexate, wide;ly used for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, has been reported to cause pneumonitis in adults. We report on methotrexate-induced hypersensitivity pneumonitis in a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Physicians should be aware of this rare complication.
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