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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis: a retrospective analysis from a centre of South Italy

I Castagna1, A M Roszkowska2,3, F Alessandrello1

  • 1Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University Hospital of Messina, Messina, Italy.

International Ophthalmology
|October 6, 2019
PubMed

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in children can lead to uveitis, with two distinct age peaks observed. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are crucial for managing JIA-related uveitis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting children.
  • Uveitis, inflammation of the eye's middle layer, is a significant complication of JIA.
  • Understanding the specific characteristics of JIA-associated uveitis is vital for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical and laboratory features of pediatric patients with JIA who developed uveitis.
  • To identify age-specific patterns and risk factors for uveitis in children with JIA.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 109 patients (3-16 years) with JIA.
  • Data collected from pediatric rheumatology and ophthalmology clinics (2007-2017).
  • Evaluation of clinical and laboratory findings, JIA type, and ocular involvement, correlating with age.

Main Results:

  • 19.3% of JIA patients developed uveitis.
  • Two age peaks for ocular involvement: 4-6 years (exclusively female, oligoarticular JIA, chronic anterior uveitis) and 10-12 years (84% male, various JIA types, acute anterior uveitis).
  • Higher prevalence of ocular complications in the younger age group.

Conclusions:

  • Distinct clinical profiles of JIA-associated uveitis exist based on age and sex.
  • Younger females (4-6 years) with oligoarticular JIA present with chronic anterior uveitis.
  • Older males (10-12 years) with diverse JIA types exhibit acute anterior uveitis.
  • Close collaboration between pediatric rheumatologists and ophthalmologists is essential for optimal management.
Abstract

Keywords:
AgeChildrenEpidemiologyJuvenile idiopathic arthritisRisk factorsUveitis

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