Recurrent arthritis: an unusual diagnosis.
Recurrent arthritis: an unusual diagnosis.
Trop Doct. 2020 Apr 11;:49475520914839
Authors: Sesama M, Bhaskar V, Meena M, Narang M, Aggarwal A, Kotru M
Abstract
Musculoskeletal complaints may be the initial manifestation of childhood leukaemias. When these symptoms predominate at the onset, a diagnosis of one of several rheumatic diseases may be entertained. Where blood tests are normal, no bone marrow examination would normally be indicated. The use of immune-suppressing medication, such as steroids, may lead to diagnostic delay or misdiagnosis.
PMID: 32281521 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Tropical Doctor - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Sesama M, Bhaskar V, Meena M, Narang M, Aggarwal A, Kotru M Tags: Trop Doct Source Type: research