Rare cutaneous ulcers related to methotrexate use in persistant gestational trophoblastic neoplasia – case report
Abstract
Introduction: Methotrexate is a chemotherapeutic agent which inhibits the folate metabolism is a frequently used in different disease spectrum; malignancies ( hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, gestational neoplastic diseases…) or non-malignant such as chronic inflammatory diseases or dermatologic diseases. While it’s using, different toxic side effects can be seen which are dose-dependent or not. Different types of medications are used to prevent toxic side effects. Despite all preventive approaches, personal and genetic differences effect treatment results.
Case: We applied methotrexate rescue protocol for persistant molar pregnancy to 43 years old woman.During the treatment, cutaneus and oral ulcers were seen.With this case report, we want to give information about how to manage these toxic effects during the methotrexate treatment.
Conclusion:Cutaneus and oral ulcers are seen as a result of methotrexate treatment during persistant molar pregnancy.The basic steps in management of these patients; to stop methotrexate medication, to prevent seconder infections of cutaneus and oral ulcers and folinic acid supplement.
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Yayımlanma Tarihi
20 Mart 2016
Gönderilme Tarihi
19 Ağustos 2015
Kabul Tarihi
23 Ocak 2016
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 1970 Cilt: 47 Sayı: 4