TNF inhibitors in the treatment of uveitis in the course of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
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Methods Data of 8 children with JIA and chronic uveitis treated with TNF inhibitors between 2010 and 2013 were analysed retrospectively. The clinical subtypes of JIA were: polyarticular – 2 patients (pts), oligoarticular 6 pts (according to the ILAR criteria). 5 children were ANA positive. Clinical effectiveness assessment included JIA outcome parameters (PhGA, PaGA, CHAQ, ESR/CRP, number of joints with active arthritis; number of joints with limited range of motion) and ophthalmological examination.
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دوره 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014