Korean J Dermatol.  2005 Oct;43(10):1406-1409.

Adult Onset Still's Disease

• Hong SP
• Jeon SY
• Oh TH
• Lee WS

Abstract

Adult onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology and pathogenesis, characterized by systemic symptoms including high fever, evanescent rash, arthritis and a sore throat. There is no single diagnostic test, therefore the diagnosis is based upon clinical criteria. Treatment consists of anti-inflammatory medication such as aspirin, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, anti-rheumatics and immunosuppresants. We report a typical case of AOSD, in which a 29-year-old female patient presented with high fever, typical Still's rash, arthritis and a sore throat.

Keyword

Adult onset Still's disease

MeSH Terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Adult*
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Arthritis
Aspirin
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Tests, Routine
Exanthema
Female
Fever
Humans
Pharyngitis
Still's Disease, Adult-Onset*
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Aspirin