Diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
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Family physicians commonly see children with musculoskeletal complaints, and often these complaints are related to sports injuries and physical activities that are a part of childhood.Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is important in the differential diagnosis of a child with prolonged musculoskeletal complaints. The following case highlights the importance of a complete history and physical examination in the diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice
دوره 8 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995