Immunological abnormalities in juvenile chronic arthritis.
The immunological alterations that have been reported in juvenile chronic arthritis are reviewed. Their role in patient management and classification as well as their possible etiopathogenetic relevance are discussed.
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Pavia, Italy.
D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000032:analysis; D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex / Q000032:analysis; D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000276:immunology*; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000032:analysis; D001773:Blood Cells / Q000276:immunology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003165:Complement System Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000145:classification / Q000378:metabolism; D007963:Leukocytes, Mononuclear / Q000276:immunology; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor / Q000032:analysis; D013582:Synovial Fluid / Q000166:cytology / Q000276:immunology; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000145:classification / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology
D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex; D001323:Autoantibodies; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D003165:Complement System Proteins; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor