Pulmonary lymphoma developed during long-term methotrexate therapy for psoriasis

Respirology. 2007 Sep;12(5):774-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2007.01139.x.

Abstract

Low dose weekly administration of methotrexate has been thought to be effective for both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriasis. However, there is a possibility that methotrexate therapy may be oncogenic. This report presents a case of pulmonary lymphoma developed during long-term methotrexate therapy for psoriasis. Physicians should be aware that Epstein-Barr virus-associated lymphoproliferative disorders that occur during treatment with methotrexate are not specific to patients with RA.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Lung / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms / chemically induced*
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphoma / chemically induced*
  • Lymphoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Methotrexate / administration & dosage
  • Methotrexate / adverse effects*
  • Prognosis
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Methotrexate