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ArticleToxicology reports2024

Accidental methotrexate overdose leading to multisystem toxicity: A case report.

Md Asaduzzaman, Md Rezaul Karim, Prionti Saha, Md Majharul Islam, Sadia Satara Zaman, Soumitra Roy, Ranjon Kumer Roy, M M Jahangir Alam

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Md AsaduzzamanDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Md Rezaul KarimDepartment of Rheumatology, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Prionti SahaDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Md Majharul IslamDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Sadia Satara ZamanDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Soumitra RoyDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
Ranjon Kumer RoyDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
M M Jahangir AlamDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.

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Abstract

Background: Methotrexate (MTX) is an extensively used chemotherapeutic agent with well-characterized toxicity profiles. This case report describes the clinical presentation, management, and outcome of a patient presenting with severe MTX toxicity. Case Presentation: A 35-year-old Bangladeshi female was admitted on March 9, 2024, with severe mucosal ulcerations, painful skin lesions, and gastrointestinal bleeding after ingesting Methotrexate daily for 12 days by mistake instead of the medication prescribed to her. On physical examination, there was severe injury involving skin and mucosa. The laboratory results showed severe pancytopenia and liver and kidney function in derangement. There was gradual improvement with the prompt withdrawal of Methotrexate, Folinic Acid therapy, and supportive therapies; most of the laboratory values returned to normal by day 14. Conclusion: This case was one of severe Methotrexate poisoning, leading to profound systemic toxicity. Thus, timely recognition, immediate drug withdrawal, and aggressive supportive care comprising Folinic Acid therapy and hydration played a major role in this patient's management.

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Folinic Acid TherapyHematologic AbnormalitiesLiver DysfunctionMethotrexateMucositisRenal ImpairmentSkin UlcerationsToxicity

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PMCPMC11617741

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