The solitary swollen joint in an afebrile child: a practical approach

This article aims to describe the more common as well as troubling diagnoses including malignancy, infection and multi-systemic conditions and discusses variation in presentation, examination and investigations between these differentials. It offers a practical approach for health care professionals who encounter a child presenting with a solitary swollen joint without fever.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Symposium: connective tissue and bone Source Type: research