Rare case of iatrogenic immunodeficiency associated lymphoproliferative disorder with superimposed infection causing airway obstruction requiring emergent tracheostomy

Rare case of iatrogenic immunodeficiency associated lymphoproliferative disorder with superimposed infection causing airway obstruction requiring emergent tracheostomy

Methotrexate is an immunomodulator used as first line treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and has a well-recognized association with other iatrogenic immunodeficiency-associated lymphoproliferative disorders (OIIA-LPD). OIIA-LPD and its association with methotrexate has been discussed i...

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Main Authors: Natalie Derise, MD, Anatoli Karas, MD, Ryan Marshall, MD, Nicholas Smith, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
Series:Otolaryngology Case Reports
Subjects:
Emergent tracheostomy
Airway compromise
Lymphoproliferative disorders
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
Methotrexate
Infliximab
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468548821000746

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