Presentation
Case presentation A middle-aged female presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath and chest pain associated with fever, polyarthritis, and had a chronic polymorphic rash on the back and lower extremities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The symptoms may ‘come and go’, meaning that some individuals may remain without symptoms for many months or even years It is reported that Adult-Onset Still’s Disease can progress in the following 3 diverse ways: Monophasic AOSD: The symptoms are present [dovemed.com]
Case presentation: A middle-aged female presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath and chest pain associated with fever, polyarthritis, and had a chronic polymorphic rash on the back and lower extremities. [dovepress.com]
CLASSIFICATION NOSOGRAPHIQUE ET PRESENTATION DE CAS (fr) Author MIGNONE F; CHIAPPO GF; LICATA D; BALBO L; OGGERO R I CLIN. PEDIATR., UNIV. TORINO Source REUMATISMO; ITAL.; DA. 1976; VOL. 28; NO 4; PP. 198-213; ABS. ANGL.; BIBL. 25 REF. [pascal-francis.inist.fr]
Hospital-Addiction Syndrome Munchhausen Syndrome Syndrome, Hospital-Addiction Hospital Addiction Syndrome Hospital-Addiction Syndromes Syndrome, Hospital Addiction Syndrome, Munchausen Syndrome, Munchhausen A factitious disorder characterized by habitual presentation [icd9.chrisendres.com]
Treatment
Individuals showing involvement of the vital organs may have poorer prognosis Please find comprehensive information on Adult-Onset Still’s Disease regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment [dovemed.com]
Only two of the 11 patients exhibited relapse of the systemic disease after discontinuation of treatment. Both patients had previously been on corticosteroids and responded well to reinitiation of therapy. [tandfonline.com]
Treatment The goal of treatment for adult Still disease is to control the symptoms of arthritis. Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, are most often used first. [account.allinahealth.org]
Standard Therapies Treatment Many different therapies have been tried for individuals with adult onset Still’s disease. No one treatment has proven consistently effective in all cases. [rarediseases.org]
The patient has no known drug allergies, a negative past medical history, and no history of heavy alcohol use, herbal treatments, insect bites, or animal contact. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE. [dovemed.com]
Methods: Eleven patients with AOSD who were regularly followed‐up during the past 13 years, even after discontinuation of treatment, were evaluated for the long‐term prognosis of the disease and its possible complications. [tandfonline.com]
Other tests may be needed to check for inflammation of the joints, chest, liver, and spleen: Abdominal ultrasound CT scan of the abdomen X-rays of the joints, chest, or stomach area (abdomen) Outlook (Prognosis) In many people, symptoms may come back [account.allinahealth.org]
Etiology
Nosological and etiological problems and borderline forms. Apropos of 7 cases. Sem Hop. 1983;59(4):233–239. French. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 4. Narula N, Narula T, Abril A. Seizing the clinical presentation in adult onset Still’s disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Individuals showing involvement of the vital organs may have poorer prognosis Please find comprehensive information on Adult-Onset Still’s Disease regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention [dovemed.com]
Other complications may include: Arthritis in several joints Liver disease Pericarditis Pleural effusion Spleen enlargement Prevention There is no known prevention. [account.allinahealth.org]