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METHOTREXATE‐INDUCED CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS
Author(s) -
Powell H. R.,
Ekert H.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1971.tb92712.x
Subject(s) - methotrexate , medicine , congenital malformations , psoriasis , pregnancy , teratology , skull , dermatology , pediatrics , obstetrics , surgery , gestation , biology , genetics
The tenth reported case of methotrexate‐induced congenital malformations is presented. The abnormalities were mainly of the skull bones. The mother was given the methotrexate as treatment for psoriasis during early pregnancy. The case is reported to emphasize the need for adequate contraceptive advice when methotrexate is used for the treatment of women who may become pregnant.