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Abstract

Methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity is not uncommon, although intrarenal methotrexate crystals have been elusive. This case shows methotrexate crystals deposited within the kidney tubules of a patient with methotrexate-induced nephropathy.

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Title
Acute Methotrexate-Induced Crystal Nephropathy
Author
Garneau, Alexandre P; Riopel, Julie; Isenring, Paul 1 

1  Laval University, Quebec, QC, Canada 
Pages
2691-2693
Section
Correspondence
Publication year
2015
Publication date
Dec 31, 2015
Publisher
Massachusetts Medical Society
Website
http://www.nejm.org
ISSN
00284793
e-ISSN
15334406
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMc1507547
ProQuest document ID
1752797064
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