juvenile_idiopathic_arthritis_flashcards
1
Q
What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?
A
Arthritis occurring in someone who is less than 16 years old that lasts for more than 6 weeks.
2
Q
What is the preferred term for juvenile chronic arthritis?
A
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
3
Q
What is systemic onset JIA also known as?
A
Still’s disease.
4
Q
What are the features of systemic onset JIA?
A
Pyrexia, salmon-pink rash, lymphadenopathy, arthritis, uveitis, anorexia, and weight loss.
5
Q
What investigations are relevant for JIA?
A
ANA may be positive, especially in oligoarticular JIA.
6
Q
What is the typical result for rheumatoid factor in JIA?
A
Rheumatoid factor is usually negative.
