What is the real role of ultrasound in the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis?

Ann Rheum Dis. 2020 Apr;79(4):437-439. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-216358. Epub 2020 Feb 14.

Authors

Rolando Cimaz^{1

2

3}, Teresa Giani^{4

5}, Roberto Caporali^{6

2

3}

Affiliations

¹ Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milano, Milano, Italy rolando.cimaz@unimi.it.
² REsearch Center for Adult and Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases, Milano, Italy.
³ ASST G Pini, Milano, Italy.
⁴ AOU Meyer, Florence, Italy.
⁵ Department of Medical Biotechnology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
⁶ Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milano, Milano, Italy.

PMID: 32060038
DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-216358

No abstract available

Keywords: disease activity; juvenile idiopathic arthritis; ultrasonography.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arthritis, Juvenile / diagnostic imaging*
Arthritis, Juvenile / therapy
Clinical Decision-Making
Humans
Inflammation
Joints / diagnostic imaging*
Patient Care Planning
Physical Examination
Synovitis / diagnostic imaging
Ultrasonography*