Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to examine the efficacy, steroid-sparing potential, and side effects of methotrexate in patients with dermatomyositis and to report liver biopsy results in four patients. METHODS: A retrospective review of all cases of dermatomyositis treated with methotrexate in a dermatology and rheumatology referral practice was conducted. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | M E Zieglschmid-Adams, A G Pandya, S B Cohen, R D Sontheimer |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
(J Am Acad Dermatol)
Vol. 32
Issue 5 Pt 1
Pg. 754-7
(May 1995)
ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States |
PMID | 7722021
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Biopsy
- Dermatomyositis
(drug therapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Liver
(drug effects, pathology)
- Liver Cirrhosis
(chemically induced, diagnosis)
- Male
- Methotrexate
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Middle Aged
- Retrospective Studies
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