Monoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis as a distinct clinical entity A proof-of-concept study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, monoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (monoJIA) is included in the ILAR classification as oligoarticular subtype although various aspects, from clinical practice, suggest it as a separate entity.

Objectives

To describe the clinical characteristics of persistent monoJIA.

Methods

Patients with oligoJIA and with at least two years follow-up entered the study. Those with monoarticular onset and persistent monoarticular course were compared with those with oligoJIA. Variables considered were: sex, age at onset, presence of benign joint hypermobility (BJH), ANA, uveitis, therapy and outcome. Patients who had not undergone clinical follow-up for more than 12 months were contacted by structured telephone interview.

Results

Of 347 patients wi

SUBMITTER: Zulian F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10416450 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature