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Year : 2017 | Volume
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Squamous cell carcinoma in a psoriasis patient possibly due to long-term methotrexate
Guneet Awal, Manpreet Kaur, Ravika Kanish Budhiraja
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, Punjab, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Guneet Awal 469, East Mohan Nagar, Opp. DSP Park, Sultanwind Road, Amritsar, Punjab India
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/ijdd.ijdd_6_17
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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in a patient of psoriasis is a rare occurrence with paramount clinical significance for selecting the appropriate management options. We report a case of SCC in a 45-year-old male patient of psoriasis on unsupervised methotrexate for over 10 years. This case report highlights the importance of early diagnosis of SCC, carcinogenic potential of methotrexate, and role of acitretin in the management of such patients. |
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