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A Possible Case of Methotrexate Induced Hepatic Cirrhosis
Abstract: A patient with psoriasis on long term methotrexate (MTX) therapy (cumulative dose=14.4 g) developed cirrhosis of liver associated with portal HTN and ascites. All the other possible causes for liver cirrhosis like HBV, HCV infection were ruled out. Investigations: antibodies (LKM-1), anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9), anti-treponemal antibody (TPHA), HBS Ag, anti-HCV were negative
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 Read article
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Aetiology of Ascites and Diagnostic Value of Ascitic Fluid Analysis
Abstract: Ascites is an important feature of many diseases, mainly liver disorder. The aim of this study is to determine the causes of ascites in Nagpur region, and to evaluate the significance of ascitic fluid analysis in different types of ascites.This prospective study was conducted at Govt. Medical College Nagpur. It involved patients admitted with primary diagnosis of ascites, over a period of 1 year, (may 2007-may 2008). The total number …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 Read article