[Malignant lymphoma in rheumatoid arthritis treated by low doses of methotrexate]

Rev Rhum Ed Fr. 1993 Mar;60(3):248-50.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report a case of non-Hodgkin's malignant lymphoma which developed in a patient under low-dose methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis. Although rheumatoid arthritis without immunosuppressive therapy may be associated with an increased incidence of malignant lymphoma, the immunosuppressive effects of methotrexate may further promote the development of malignant lymphoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / etiology*
  • Male
  • Methotrexate / adverse effects
  • Methotrexate / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Methotrexate