Rheumatology: Current Research
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Abstract

Adult Onset Still

Aadarsh MN, Kularia R, Chandra S, Jangid RK, Meghwal VP, Gupta SK

Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) is one the complicated cases, which needs herculean task of extensive evaluation to finally arrive at the destination- DIAGNOSIS, especially in developing nations with wide array of infectious diseases. Noninfectious inflammatory diseases are usually the 2nd most common cause of FUO among which Adult Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) is a rare cause. We report a case of 16 years old male presenting with high grade fever, rash and arthralgia. Patient underwent detailed clinical examinations and wide array of investigations to finally arrive at the diagnosis of AOSD after ruling out possibilities of many infectious and non-infectious causes. We are discussing the clinical history, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis of Adult Onset Still’s Disease. 

Published Date: 2020-12-01; Received Date: 2020-11-10