Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Flashcards
3 types of JIA
Oligoarticular (55%)
Polyarticular (25%)
Systemic onset (20%
What is the most commonly diagnosed Rheumatic disease in children
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Describe pauciarticlar JIA
Most common type
4 or less joint involvement
Describe polyarticular JIA
how many joints and what % RF +ve/-ve
5 or more joint involvement
15% RF -ve
10% RF +ve
1st line Rx JIA
Simple pain killers
NSAIDs
Which DMARD is used in JIA
Methotrexate
Which 3 biologics are used to treat JIA
Anti-TNF
IL-1 R antagonist (Anakinra)
IL-6 Antagonist (Tocilizumab)
Indications for systemic steroids in JIA
Systemic JIA
Serious disease complications with any of the subtypes
Children undergoing surgery
Bridge between DMARD drugs
Side effects of steroids
Osteoporosis
Infections
Growth abnormalities
DM
Describe oligoarticular JIA
55% of JIA
4 or less joint involvement
Ix for JIA
Examine Thorough history Rule out infection ESR ASO RF ANA
1st line rx for oligoarticular JIA
Simple pain killers
What is the main line Rx in oligoarticular JIA if 1 or 2 joints is affected
Local steroids
Criteria for Dx of JIA
<16 years >6 week history Joint swelling + 2 of following: Painful or limited joint motion Tenderness Joint swelling
What are the two classifications for polyarticular JIA
RF-ve
RF +ve
Are majority of polyarticular RF -ve or +ve
RF -ve
Ix for JIA
O/E History ESR CRP RF ANA