Liver fibrosis screening for patients with psoriasis taking methotrexate: a cross-sectional study comparing transient elastography and liver biopsy

Br J Dermatol. 2012 May;166(5):1125-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10657.x. Epub 2012 Feb 6.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biopsy / methods
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Elasticity Imaging Techniques / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology*
  • Liver Cirrhosis / prevention & control*
  • Male
  • Methotrexate / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*
  • Psoriasis / pathology

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Methotrexate