Recurrent arthritis: an unusual diagnosis. (July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sesama, Meenakshi; Bhaskar, Vikram; Meena, Monika; Narang, Manish; Aggarwal, Anju; Kotru, Mrinalini
• Is Part Of: Tropical doctor. Volume 50:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 248
• Page End: 249
• Publication Date: 2020-07
• Subjects: Asia -- general health -- musculoskeletal -- physiology -- treatment; Tropical medicine -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing Countries -- Periodicals; Tropical Medicine -- Periodicals; Tropische geneeskunde; 616.9883
• DOI: 10.1177/0049475520914839
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0049-4755

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.