Most common rheumatic disease in children is ________
The most common rheumatic disease in children is Juvenile idiopathic ahritis (JIA), Juvenile idiopathic ahritis represents a homogenous group of chronic disorders charcterized by Ahritis in >/= 1 joint Age at onset: <16 years Duration of disease: >/=6 weeks Ahritis is clinically defined as: Swelling or effusion, or the presence of 2 or more of the followin signs: Limitation of range of motion Tenderness or pain on motion Increased heat Ref: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 21st edition pgno: 1258
Juvenile idiopathic ahritis
Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Morphea
Musculoskeletal  disorders