Summary:
The clinical features of Still’s disease with the onset in adult age are described in this review. With respect
to the clinical and laboratory manifestations, this disease resembles its juvenile counterpart. The
influence of the disease on child’s organism is more severe and often leads to serious disability. It is difficult
to diagnose both forms of the disease. It usually can be diagnosed when other causes of systemic
manifestations including fevers, rush, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and serositis are excluded.
Arthritis that can occur at any time of the disease is variable. In about half of the patients, it proceeds
into severe erosive polyarthritis. The treatment of Still’s disease is based on administration of nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs and glucocorticoids. Methotrexate, as a disease modifying drug, is used most
often. In more severe cases, biologicals or surgery may be considered.
Key words:
Still’s disease, systemic manifestations, arthritis, classification criteria, treatment
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