Bilateral frosted branch angiitis in an initial case of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Frosted branch angiitis is a rare and severe form of retinal vasculitis. It may be idiopathic or arise secondary to a systemic disease. We have reported here an unusually severe case of frosted branch angiitis in a previously healthy 13-year old girl who presented with significantly reduced vision in both eyes.

Duration of inactive disease while off disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs seems to influence flare rates in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: an observational retrospective study.

Background: many Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) patients reach inactivity while medicated, but there are no guidelines to determine the moment or method for discontinuing medications. We present the flare rates and remission and possible influencing factors after therapy discontinuation in children with JIA.

Methods: data was collected from charts of JIA patients (n=70) in remission on medication, who had their drugs withdrawn.