Korean J Pediatr.  2007 Dec;50(12):1173-1179. 10.3345/kjp.2007.50.12.1173.

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

• Kim DS

• KMID: 2279447
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2007.50.12.1173

Abstract

The diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is based on patient's age at disease onset, symptom duration, gender, and clinical manifestations. JRA is of unknown origin, begins under the age of 16, and persists for a minimum of 6 weeks. JRA is categorized into three principal types, systemic, oligoarticular and polyarticular. Infection, other connective tissue diseases, malignancy, trauma, and immunodeficiency are discussed as differential diagnoses for JRA. Because of joint damage, focusing on early diagnosis and intervention, a vigorous initial therapeutic approach must be taken in patients who have poor prognostic factors. A multidisciplinary team approach is also important for the care of patients with JRA.

Keyword

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; Diagnosis; Treatment

MeSH Terms

Arthritis, Juvenile*
Connective Tissue Diseases
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Early Diagnosis
Humans
Joints