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juvenile spondyloarthritis
A group of inflammatory arthritides affecting children, primarily involving the spine and entheses.
Full Definition
Juvenile spondyloarthritis encompasses several related conditions including enthesitis-related arthritis, juvenile ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis with axial involvement. These conditions share common features such as HLA-B27 association, enthesitis, and potential for axial involvement. Unlike adult forms, pediatric spondyloarthritis more commonly presents with peripheral joint involvement initially, with axial symptoms developing later in adolescence or adulthood.
Usage
Usage note: Use as umbrella term when discussing the broader category; specify exact subtype when known.
In Context
- "The patient's presentation was consistent with juvenile spondyloarthritis given the enthesitis and HLA-B27 positivity." — Rheumatology consultation
- "MRI findings of sacroiliitis confirmed progression to axial involvement in this case of juvenile spondyloarthritis." — Imaging report interpretation
Also known as
juvenile SpA
pediatric spondyloarthritis
Don't confuse with
enthesitis-related arthritis
juvenile ankylosing spondylitis