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Synovitis–Transient
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Basics
Description
Transient inflammatory process resulting in arthralgia and arthritis (especially affecting the hip), often precipitated by an exposure to an infectious agent
Epidemiology
- Any age at risk
- Most common in ages 3 to 8 years
- Males affected ~2 times more frequently
Risk Factors
Genetics
No specific associations
Pathophysiology
Unclear
Etiology
Usually viral (especially upper respiratory but also enterovirus). Allergic and traumatic causes have been proposed as well.
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Basics
Description
Transient inflammatory process resulting in arthralgia and arthritis (especially affecting the hip), often precipitated by an exposure to an infectious agent
Epidemiology
- Any age at risk
- Most common in ages 3 to 8 years
- Males affected ~2 times more frequently
Risk Factors
Genetics
No specific associations
Pathophysiology
Unclear
Etiology
Usually viral (especially upper respiratory but also enterovirus). Allergic and traumatic causes have been proposed as well.
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