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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. By: Brittni McClellan. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis- description. Description: Broad Term Pediatric Chronic Arthritis Characterized by Joint Pain and Inflammation Diagnostic Criteria: 1 or more joints involved At least 6 weeks < 16 years old Subtypes
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis By: Brittni McClellan
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis- description • Description: • Broad Term • Pediatric Chronic Arthritis • Characterized by Joint Pain and Inflammation • Diagnostic Criteria: • 1 or more joints involved • At least 6 weeks • < 16 years old • Subtypes • Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) • ≥ 5 joints involved • Pauciarticular JIA • 1-4 joints involved • Systemic JIA • Visceral Involvement
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis - Pathophysiology • Not Well Understood • Humoral and Cell-Mediated Immune System Involved • T-Cells: Release TNF-α, IL-6,, and IL-1 • Humoral: Increase ANA Production, Immunoglobulins, and Immune Complexes • Prognosis: • Negative • Early Hip or Wrist Involvement • Presence of Rheumatoid Factor
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis – H&P • Patient History: • Fever • Quotidian Pattern • 1-2x/day, Eventually Subside • Morning Stiffness • Joint Pain • Joint Stiffness • Especially with periods of inactivity • Visual Changes • Uveitis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis – H&P Physical Exam: • Joint Involvement • Swelling • Limited Range of Motion • Tenderness to Palpation • Uveitis • Slit Lamp • Visceral Involvement (Systemic JIA): • Evanescent and Salmon-Colored Macular Rash • Hepatosplenomegaly • Serositis • Pleural/Pericardial effusion
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis - Diagnosis Diagnosis: • Imaging: • Radiography: performed if only 1 joint is involved in order to evaluate for other causes (Osteomyelitis) • Labs: • ↑ (CRP) and (ESR) • Positive ANA
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis – treatment • Medication • Conservative • Periodic Ophthalmologic Exams – Slit Lamp - Uveitis • Medical • NSAIDs – Symptomatic Relief • DMARD – Anti-Inflammatory • Methotrexate • Etanercept • Adalimumab • Intra-Articular Glucocorticoids • Management of Inflamed Joint