Abstract
Intra-articular corticosteroid injection is a well established therapeutic option for treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Subcutaneous atrophy and depigmentation are well recognised adverse effects. Peri-articular calcification has been reported in radiological studies and the majority was asymptomatic.
Highlights
Intra-articular corticosteroid injection is a well established therapeutic option for treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
Peri-articular calcification has been reported in radiological studies and the majority was asymptomatic
Two cases with pain and thickness around joints due to extra-articular calcification are reported in order to increase the awareness of this side effect
Summary
Intra-articular corticosteroid injection is a well established therapeutic option for treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). PReS-FINAL-2091: Extra-articular calcification after intra-articular corticosteroid injection From 20th Pediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS) Congress Ljubljana, Slovenia. Introduction Intra-articular corticosteroid injection is a well established therapeutic option for treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
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