Oligoarthritis Explained

Oligoarthritis
Field:	Rheumatology

Oligoarthritis (from Greek oligos - 'few') is defined as arthritis affecting two to four joints during the first six months of disease.^[1]

Types

Two subcategories are recognized:^[2]

• Persistent oligoarthritis: Affecting not more than 4 joints throughout the disease course

• Extended oligoarthritis: Affecting a total of more than 4 joints after the first 6 months of disease

Notes and References

1. Petty RE, Southwood TR, Manners P, etal . International League of Associations for Rheumatology classification of juvenile idiopathic arthritis: second revision, Edmonton, 2001 . J. Rheumatol. . 31 . 2 . 390–2 . February 2004 . 14760812 .
2. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 978-1-4160-2999-1 .