Protocolo diagnóstico de la oligoartritis

Abstract

Oligoarthritis is defined as inflammation that affects between two and four joints. Its etiology can be of any nature and it may progress to polyarthritis, suggesting common pathogenic mechanisms of the different clinical forms. For the etiological diagnosis, a detailed clinical assessment is required that includes a case history and physical examination as well as additional tests to differentiate it from other conditions. Synovial fluid analysis is key to identifying inflammation or infection and, in many cases, further analysis and radiological studies are also required to confirm the diagnosis.