Pharmacological Management and Diagnostic Challenges in Adult-Onset Still’s Disease
Rithwij Kakkanattu1, Mohammed Shamil1, Amulya Diya Malamal Rajesh1, Ayisha Thacharupadikkal Thazhath1, Sai Keerthana Puthiyedath Cheruvatta1
- 1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Kerala, INDIA.
Received: 03-10-2024; Revised: 14-11-2024; Accepted: 17-12-2024.
Volume 13, Issue 3 · pp. 881–884 · PUBLISHED · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.105
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Aim: Adult-Onset Still’s Disease [AOSD] is a rare inflammatory condition that causes fever spikes, arthritis and rashes; this case report highlights diagnostic challenges and pharmacological management in a 46-year-old male. Materials and Methods: Clinical findings, laboratory markers and imaging consistent with Yamaguchi criteria were used to support diagnosis and guide treatment. Results: Treatment with anti-inflammatory medications and corticosteroids resulted in significant clinical improvement. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and aggressive management are crucial for favourable outcomes in AOSD.
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Kakkanattu, R., Shamil, M., Rajesh, A. D. M., Thazhath, A. T., & Cheruvatta, S. K. P. (). Pharmacological Management and Diagnostic Challenges in Adult-Onset Still’s Disease. Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciences, 13(3), 881–884. https://doi.org/10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.105