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The radiographic differential diagnosis of juvenile chronic arthritis
Author(s) -
SARTORIS D. J.,
RESNICK D.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1987.tb00270.x
Subject(s) - medicine , center (category theory) , medical library , citation , administration (probate law) , veterans affairs , library science , family medicine , gerontology , pathology , chemistry , computer science , political science , law , crystallography
In conclusion, this short communication has emphasized that the well known radiographic features of juvenile chronic arthritis are by no means pathognomonic of this entity. A large differential diagnosis must be considered, including haemophilia, idiopathic multicentric osteolysis, the mucopolysaccharidoses, a variety of skeletal dysplasias, infection, and synovial haemangioma. Correlation of radiographic observations with clinical findings will permit the establishment of an accurate and specific diagnosis in most instances, underscoring the need for close communication between the paediatric radiologist and practising paediatrician.