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Does early rheumatoid arthritis exist?

William G Dixon1, Deborah P M Symmons

  • 1ARC Epidemiology Unit, University of Manchester Medical School, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK.

Best Practice & Research. Clinical Rheumatology
|December 14, 2004
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Rheumatoid arthritis progresses through four distinct phases, influenced by genetics and environment. A hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis defect may cause persistent inflammation, suggesting "early rheumatoid arthritis" is not a valid term.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease.
  • The natural history of RA is complex and variable.
  • Current understanding of RA progression lacks distinct phase definition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a four-phase model for the 'life cycle' of established rheumatoid arthritis.
  • To explore the hypothesis that distinct genetic and environmental factors influence each phase.
  • To investigate the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in RA persistence.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual exploration and hypothesis generation based on existing literature.
  • Analysis of the temporal progression of rheumatoid arthritis.

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  • Review of potential genetic and environmental influences on RA phases.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified four distinct phases in the RA life cycle: pre-onset, persistence/remission determination, evolution to specific inflammatory arthritis, and outcome/severity.
    • Proposed that different genetic and environmental factors may influence these distinct phases.
    • Suggested a potential link between HPA axis dysfunction and persistent inflammatory arthritis.

    Conclusions:

    • The four proposed phases offer a framework for understanding RA progression.
    • Distinct etiological factors may operate at different stages of RA.
    • Recommends abandoning the term 'early rheumatoid arthritis' in favor of 'established rheumatoid arthritis' or 'undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis'.