Endocrine dysfunction in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the prevalence of endocrine dysfunction in patients with JIA and identify potential contributory factors for growth and sexual development.

Methods

A prospective observational study was conducted between July 2021 to January 2023, recruited 107 children of JIA fulfilling the revised ILAR classification criteria with disease duration > 6 months, attending Rheumatology department in KGMU, India. Demographic, clinical (anthropometric), and serological (including hormonal) evaluations were assessed at baseline. Growth velocity was recorded after one year. Mann-Whitney U test, chi-square test, and Fisher's exact t test were applied during statistical analysis.

Results

107 JIA patients were enrolled with a M: F ratio of 2.06:1 (72 boys & 35 girls) with

SUBMITTER: Mukherjee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12023601 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature