Methotrexate Induced Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in a Patient with T cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Journal Title: GUJARAT CANCER SOCIETY RESEARCH JOURNAL - Year 2015, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
This case report describes presentation and management of methotrexate induced hypersensitivity pneumonitis. The patient, 17 year old male, was suffering from pre-T cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma and was on maintenance therapy. He presented with breathlessness on exertion and cough on expectoration. He had tachypnoea with fine crackles in both lung fields. Here we describe importance of early identification and treatment of methotrexate induced hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Authors and Affiliations
Jigar Patel, Apurva Patel, Asha Anand, Harsha Panchal, Sandip Shah, Sonia Parikh
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