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Adult Still’s Disease
1. The clinical features of adult Still’s disease resemble the systemic form of JRA a. Seronegative chronic polyarthritis associated with a systemic inflammatory illness b. Initially described in 1897 by George F. Still (pathologist) c. Subsequently detailed in adults in 1971 by Eric Bywaters 2. Epi...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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2011
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7123669/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-093-7_16 |
| Sumario: | 1. The clinical features of adult Still’s disease resemble the systemic form of JRA a. Seronegative chronic polyarthritis associated with a systemic inflammatory illness b. Initially described in 1897 by George F. Still (pathologist) c. Subsequently detailed in adults in 1971 by Eric Bywaters 2. Epidemiology a. Rare b. Affects both genders equally c. Exists worldwide d. Majority present at age 16–35 years i. 75% before age 35 |
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