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Lazăr Călin -University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Iuliu Hațieganu” Cluj-Napoca Condition Anamnesis + Physical Examination Labora...

Lazăr Călin -University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Iuliu Hațieganu” Cluj-Napoca Condition Anamnesis + Physical Examination Labora...

Definition Haemoptysis in paediatric rheumatology  Acute vs. Chronic Haemoptysis  Acute Haemoptysis Chronic Haemoptysis Idiop...

Introduction Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is part of a spectrum of diseases characterised by chronic non-bacterial...

Overview: Severe Multisystem Disease in Pediatric SLE and CTD Children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often experience a more ...

Introduction Chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a common reason for referrals to pediatric rheumatology and can significantly impact...

Background and Rationale for Reclassification Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), formerly known as Still’s disease in chi...

Summary: Septic arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can both cause joint swelling and pain in children, but it is crucial...

Overview of Pediatric Stroke Pediatric stroke is an uncommon but serious cause of neurological problems and death in children. It is ge...

Definition and Pathophysiology Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS) is a serious hyperinflammatory condition caused by uncontrolled act...

Lymphadenopathy refers to lymph nodes that are abnormally enlarged or have altered consistency. In children, lymphadenopathy is very co...

Introduction Pericarditis and pleuritis are inflammatory conditions affecting the pericardium (heart lining) and pleura (lung lining), ...

Introduction When a child presents with muscle weakness or pain in the hospital, clinicians must differentiate between various causes o...

Introduction Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APLA, also called antiphospholipid syndrome or AP...

Overview of CNS Vasculitis in Children Central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis is an inflammatory disease that targets the blood vessel...

Overview of Pediatric Vasculitis Vasculitis refers to inflammation of the walls of blood vessels, which can lead to tissue ischemia and...

Children with rheumatic diseases, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis or pediatric lupus, often have weakened immune systems due to t...

Introduction Musculoskeletal issues are frequently observed in children, primarily stemming from non-rheumatic, non-inflammatory origin...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by multisystem infl...

What is it? In humans, antibodies are classified into five major groups based on their Fc (fragment crystallizable) region: IgM, IgD, I...

Introduction Scleroderma in children is a rare type of pediatric rheumatic illness, consisting of two main forms: localized scleroderma...

In pediatrics, weakness, fatigue, and malaise are frequently seen but they are nonspecific complaints. They can manifest as a general t...

Musculoskeletal pain is a common symptom in pediatric practice. It is estimated that in one in 6–10 visits to the pediatric clinic, m...

Kawasaki disease is a systemic vasculitis affecting medium-sized arteries, primarily in young children under five years of age. It is t...

Childhood sarcoidosis is a rare but extremely challenging pathology, for early diagnosis and management, precisely because of the multi...

Affiliation: Pediatric and Adult Rheumatology Department, Emergency County Clinical Hospital “Sf Apostol Andrei”, Constanta City, R...

Affiliation:  In rheumatologic diseases, the diagnosis is mostly established through patient history and complete physical examina...

1. Introduction Fever is one of the most common symptoms in pediatrics and is estimated to account for approximately one-third of all p...

1. Introduction Fever is one of the most common symptoms in pediatrics and is estimated to account for approximately one-third of all p...

Introduction Rashes are frequently reported in pediatrics, yet particular rash patterns can hint at underlying rheumatologic conditions...