Cases
Cases are provided here to help apply the knowledge discussed in this module. These cases are based on real-life patients encountered in clinical practice and all names have been changed to protect patient confidentiality.
We describe cases to highlight different clinical presentations and approaches to investigation and management.
These include:
- Monoarthritis (Swollen Knee) - Oligoarticular JIA.
- Painful Fingers with Stiffness - Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
- Swollen Toe - Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Fever and Arthritis - Systemic Onset JIA.
- Fever and Arthritis 2 - Chikungunya arthralgia.
- Fever and Arthritis 3 - Blastomycosis.
- Fatigue and Muscle Pain - Juvenile Dermatomyositis.
- Fever and Systemic Features - Visceral Leishmaniasis.
- Fever and Pain - Osteomyelitis.
- Swollen Joints and general malaise - Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Disseminated Tuberculosis
More cases are available in PMM-nursing and focus more on management.
