Methotrexate-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorder Presenting as Obstructive Jaundice Due to Pancreatic Involvement.
A 73-year-old man with a 13-year history of methotrexate (MTX) therapy for rheumatoid arthritis presented with jaundice and hepatic dysfunction.
APA
Okuda Y, Nakamura S, et al. (2025). Methotrexate-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorder Presenting as Obstructive Jaundice Due to Pancreatic Involvement.. Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan), 64(23), 3387-3394. https://doi.org/10.2169/internalmedicine.5609-25
MLA
Okuda Y, et al.. "Methotrexate-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorder Presenting as Obstructive Jaundice Due to Pancreatic Involvement.." Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan), vol. 64, no. 23, 2025, pp. 3387-3394.
PMID
40436757
Abstract
A 73-year-old man with a 13-year history of methotrexate (MTX) therapy for rheumatoid arthritis presented with jaundice and hepatic dysfunction. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed hypovascular masses in the pancreas, small intestine, and thyroid lobes. A biopsy confirmed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), leading to the diagnosis of MTX-associated lymphoproliferative disorder (MTX-LPD), a rare condition with pancreatic involvement. MTX was discontinued and R-CHOP therapy was initiated. Although a spontaneous regression of MTX-LPD can occur, early intervention may be warranted in select cases, thus highlighting the need for an individualized management approach.
MeSH Terms
Humans; Male; Methotrexate; Aged; Jaundice, Obstructive; Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Rituximab; Antirheumatic Agents; Cyclophosphamide; Vincristine; Doxorubicin; Prednisone