[Pulmonary toxicity of gold salts].

Pulmonary toxicity associated with gold salt treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is unusual. Only 60 cases had been reported before 1986. This disorder consists primarily of pulmonary interstitial involvement, characterized by hypersensitivity pneumonitis which can lead to variable degrees of pulmonary fibrosis.

[Gastroduodenal lesions in rheumatoid arthritis. Evaluation and treatment].

In a group of 70 patients of both sexes been treated with antiinflammatory drugs, affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis in activity, we have found the presence of lesions, erosions and gastroduodenal ulcers in 40% by endoscopic examination (26% erosions and 14% ulcers), without any relation with clinical symptoms. Those patients who received larger doses than 30mgr./kg.