idiopathic arthritis Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what is juvenile idiopathic arthritis
A
arthritis occurring in someone less than 26 and more than 6 weeks
2
Q
3 types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
A
systemic onset: still’s disease
polyarticular: more than 4 joints
pauciarticular: 4 or less
3
Q
features of pauciarticular JIA
A
joint pain and swelling: usually medium sized joints
limp
ANA may be positive
4
Q
features of systemic onset JIA
A
pyrexia
salmon pink rash
lymphadenopathy
arthritis
uveitis
anorexia and weight loss
