Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis?
A
Group of systemic inflammatory disorders affecting children below age of 16 years
2
Q
Types of JIA
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Pauciarticular
Polyarticular
Systemic
3
Q
Pauciarticular JIA
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4 or fewer joints
4
Q
PolyarticularJIA
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5 or more joints
5
Q
Systemic JIA
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Defined by extra-articular features (start early and disappear after 2-5 years) Fever Rash Lymph nodes Hepatosplenomegaly Arthritis
6
Q
What is the most common cause of non-infective uveitis and how is it treated?
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JIA
Steroids
7
Q
Management of JIA
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MDT
Painkillers/NSAIDs
IA Steroids (for systemic JIA)
2nd line => DMARDs
