Megaloblastic anemia associated with psoriasis: case report and review of the literature

Intern Med. 1992 Jan;31(1):127-30. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.31.127.

Abstract

A 68-yr-old male with severe psoriasis developed megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency 3 months after the cessation of low-dose methotrexate therapy. The mechanism of megaloblastic anemia in this case was suggested to be multifactorial. The case report and a review of megaloblastic anemia associated with psoriasis are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anemia, Megaloblastic / blood
  • Anemia, Megaloblastic / complications*
  • Anemia, Megaloblastic / etiology
  • Folic Acid Deficiency / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methotrexate / adverse effects
  • Psoriasis / complications*
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Methotrexate