Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
A
A collection of chronic paediatric autoimmune arthropathies characterised by onset before 16 years of age and the presence of objective arthritis (in one or more joints) for at least 6 weeks.
2
Q
What are the three types of JIA?
A
Pauciarticular arthritis
Polyarticular arthritis
Systemic-onset arthritis.
3
Q
How many joints are affected by Pauciarticular arthritis?
A
4 or less joints
4
Q
What eye conditions can be associated with Pauciarticular arthritis?
A
Chronic uveitis
5
Q
What general manifestations come along with the arthritis in polyarthritis?
A
Hepatosplenomegaly Anaemia Malaise Fever Growth Abnormalities
6
Q
What are the manifestations in Systemic JIA/STILLs disease?
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Polyserositis Pericarditis Tamponade Myocarditis Hepatosplenomegaly Pleural Effusion Pulmonary Fibrosis Evanescent salmon red eruption on trunk and thighs
7
Q
What investigations should be in JIA?
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FBC ESR CRP Anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) Rheumatoid factor (RF) Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody
