An unusual presentation of methotrexate-induced B-cell lymphoma of the metacarpophalangeal joint: a case report and literature review

J Hand Surg Am. 2006 Sep;31(7):1193-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2006.05.003.

Abstract

We report a unusual presentation of B-cell lymphoma in the chronically inflamed synovium of a 64-year-old man with an 18-year history of rheumatoid arthritis that was treated with methotrexate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antirheumatic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / drug therapy
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Humans
  • Joint Capsule / surgery
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / chemically induced*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / diagnosis
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / therapy
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / chemically induced*
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / diagnosis
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / therapy
  • Male
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint* / surgery
  • Methotrexate / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Methotrexate