rheum Flashcards
1
Q
joint pain + salmon pink rash
A
juvenile idiopathic arthritis
2
Q
what is juvenile idiopathic arthritis?
A
arthritis occurring in someone who is less than 16 years old that lasts for more than 6 weeks
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 are the ix done for systemic onset JIA?
A
- ANA may be positive, especially in oligoarticular JIA
- rheumatoid factor is usually negative
