6.4. Rheumatology - Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Flashcards
What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
A group of systemic inflammatory disorders affecting children below the age of 16 years
What is the most common Rheumatic Disease in Children?
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Note - This is an important cause of disability and blindness
What type of disease is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
Autoimmune
What is the Aetiopathogenesis of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
Multifactorial: 1. Genetic 2. Environmental 3. Immunological Note - This is different from Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is the pathology of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
Environmental Factors act on Strong Subset-Specific Genetic Markers, which may affect the Immune Response
What is the Criteria for Diagnosis of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
- Age of Onset (<16 years old)
- Duration of the Disease (>6 weeks)
- Presence of Arthritis
In the Criteria for Diagnosis of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, what confirms the presence of Arthritis?
Joint Swelling Or 2 of the following: 1. Painful or Limited Joint Motion 2. Tenderness 3. Warmth
How many Clinical Subtypes of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis are there?
3
What are the 3 Clinical Subtypes of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
- Pauciarticular (55%)
- Polyarticular (25%)
- Systemic Onset (20%)
What can the Clinical Subtype of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis help us suspect?
- The Natural History
- Complications
- Prognosis
- Decide the Strategy of Treatment
What does Pauciarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis involve?
Rheumatoid Arthritis of 4 or less Joints
How many Types of Pauciarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis are there?
3:
- Type 1 Pauciarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Type 2 Pauciarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Type 3 Pauciarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
What is the percentage breakdown of each of the Main Types of Pauciarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
- Type 1 - 25%
- Type 2 - 15%
- Type 3 - 15%
How does Type 1 Pauciarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis commonly present?
- With a limp rather than pain
- No other Constitutional Manifestations
- Chronic Uveitis in 20% of cases
- Asymptomatic in 50% of cases
- Irregular Iris due to Posterior Synechiae
Which Joints are most commonly affected in Type 1 Pauciarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
Mainly Lower Limb Joints (most common down):
- Knee
- Ankle
- Hand (Rare)
- Elbow (Rare)
- Hip (Very Rare)