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Nonrheumatic conditions in children including infectious diseases and syndromes

L B Tucker1

  • 1Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Floating Hospital for Children, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA 02111, USA.

Current Opinion in Rheumatology
|September 1, 1995
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric rheumatologists often diagnose nonrheumatologic conditions in children. This review covers infections, inherited syndromes, and bony dysplasias affecting the musculoskeletal system.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Many children referred to pediatric rheumatologists have nonrheumatologic conditions.
  • Infections and genetic disorders can significantly impact the musculoskeletal system.
  • Understanding these diverse conditions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review nonrheumatologic musculoskeletal disorders in children.
  • To highlight infections, inherited syndromes, and bony dysplasias.
  • To provide an overview of current clinical findings and genetic information.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of infectious causes of musculoskeletal symptoms.
  • Review of inherited syndromes with musculoskeletal manifestations.
  • Examination of bony dysplasias and rare syndromes affecting children.

Main Results:

  • Infections like Yersinia, tuberculosis, and brucellosis can cause musculoskeletal issues.
  • Reactive arthritis and changing clinical spectra of acute rheumatic fever are noted.
  • Inherited syndromes and bony dysplasias present diverse musculoskeletal findings.

Conclusions:

  • Nonrheumatologic conditions are common in pediatric rheumatology evaluations.
  • Infections and genetic factors play a significant role in pediatric musculoskeletal health.
  • Comprehensive review aids in diagnosing and managing diverse pediatric musculoskeletal disorders.

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