FreeMD® Adult Still's Disease: Definition

Adult Still's Disease

Definition

pain and inflammation

Definition

Common names:

Adult Still's Disease
Still's Disease Adult

A person with adult Still's disease has long-standing inflammation and irritation of the joints. The body's immune system mistakenly attacks normal joint tissue, causing inflammation and breakdown of the joints. The joints become stiff, swollen and painful.

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Arthritis
Joint pain (multiple joints)
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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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References:

Husni ME, Maier AL, Mease PJ, Overman SS, Fraser P, Gravallese EM, Weinblatt ME. Etanercept in the treatment of adult patients with Still's disease. Arthritis Rheum. 2002 May;46(5):1171-6.
Kadar J, Petrovicz E. Adult-onset Still's disease. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2004 Oct;18(5):663-76.
Mert A, Ozaras R, Tabak F, Bilir M, Ozturk R, Ozdogan H, Aktuglu Y. Fever of unknown origin: a review of 20 patients with adult-onset Still's disease. Clin Rheumatol. 2003 May;22(2):89-93.