Annals of Pediatrics and Child Care
ISSN 2652-4473
Case Study
Cystic Fibrosis Presenting as a Chief Complaint of Recurrent Arthritis: An Atypical Presentation of a Common Disorder
El-Baba F1*, Adams M2 and Srivastava R3
1Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Wayne State University, USA
2Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Wayne State University, USA
3Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Central Michigan University, USA
*Corresponding author: Firas El-Baba, Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Wayne State University, USA
Citation: El-Baba F, Adams M, Srivastava R (2020) Cystic Fibrosis Presenting as a Chief Complaint of Recurrent Arthritis: An Atypical Presentation of a Common Disorder. Ann Pediatr Child Care: APCC-100014
Received date: 18 July, 2020; Accepted date: 01 August, 2020; Published date: 07 August, 2020
Abstract
Arthritis is an uncommon complication of poorly controlled cystic fibrosis. Our patient is a 13-year-old Caucasian female who presented to the Children’s Hospital of Michigan’s Pediatric Rheumatology clinic with a primary complaint of relapsing and recurring monoarticular arthritis of the ankle over a 2-3-year long period. When reviewing her history, it is noted that she had chronic sinus congestion and a nasal polyp. On physical exam, she had significant clubbing of her fingers and toes.Her sweat test was positive and genetic testing confirmed the clinical diagnosis. Of note, aside from congestion she had minimal respiratory complaints. She was initiated on standard CF therapy and her arthritis resolved; therefore, confirming the diagnosis of CF associated arthritis.
