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ConditionName

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Young patient with high spiking fever (>104F) without clear etiology and associated with rash

Splenomegaly, pericardial effusion, mild joint symptoms;
Morning stiffness;
Easy fatigability;
Joint pain later in day;

PhysicalFindings

Rash: salmon in color and appears on chest and abdomen; SKIN RASH; Joints warm; Pain in motion; Decreased ROM;

ClinicalTests

Clinical diagnosis
Age < 16 y/o
Arthritis >=2
At least 6 weeks
No clear diagnostic tests:
Anemia, leukocytosis, ANA normal,
Ferritin elevated

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

ASA, NSAIDs;
No response to steroids

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/pediatrics/juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis/juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis-jia