Familial polyarticular osteochondritis dissecans masquerading as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Robinson, R.P.; Franck, W.A.; Carey, E.J.; Goldberg, E.B.

Journal of Rheumatology 5(2): 190-194

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X
PMID: 671436
Document Number: 127816
A boy with polyarticular osteochondritis dissecans presented with clinical features of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Examination of the synovial fluid of an involved joint demonstrated inflammatory characteristics. Osteochondritis dissecans was present in the patient's mother and brother. Human leukocyte antigens HLA A-2, BW-15 and CW-4 were identified in the affected individuals.

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