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Transient synovitis of the hip as a complication of chickenpox in infant: Case study

Muaed Jamal Alomar1

  • 1Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University of Science and Technology Network, P.O. Box 7826, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal : SPJ : the Official Publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society
|August 21, 2013
PubMed

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Transient synovitis, a rare complication of chickenpox, can cause significant pain. This case highlights its association with chickenpox and successful management with diclofenac sodium suppositories, emphasizing physician awareness for accurate diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Rheumatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus infection) can present with various rare complications.
  • Transient synovitis is a painful, self-limiting condition that can occur as a rare complication of viral infections.
  • Accurate diagnosis of rare complications is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of transient synovitis associated with chickenpox.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing rare chickenpox complications.
  • To highlight effective management strategies for this specific complication.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing a patient presenting with symptoms of transient synovitis.
  • Clinical examination and diagnostic correlation with recent chickenpox infection.
  • Pharmacological management using diclofenac sodium suppositories.

Main Results:

  • The patient experienced painful transient synovitis.
  • The condition was successfully managed with diclofenac sodium suppositories.
  • The synovitis resolved, consistent with its self-limiting nature.

Conclusions:

  • Transient synovitis is a rare but significant complication of chickenpox.
  • Physicians should consider transient synovitis in the differential diagnosis of joint pain following chickenpox.
  • Prompt diagnosis and symptomatic treatment, such as with diclofenac sodium, can effectively manage this complication.

Keywords:
ChickenpoxDiclofenacInfectionJointSynovitisViral

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