Case report : Early-Onset Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis Presenting at 15 Months: A Diagnostic Challenge in Infancy - Summary - MDSpire
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Case Study: Diagnosing Early-Onset Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis in a 15-Month-Old: Challenges in Infant Presentation

  • By

  • Atawneh, Mayar

  • Hasasna, Lana

  • Atyani, Moath

  • Alami, Mohammad

  • Abunejma, Fawzy M.

  • April 29, 2026

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Objective:

To report a rare case of juvenile psoriatic arthritis (JPsA) in a 15-month-old and discuss the challenges in diagnosis.

Key Findings:
  • Uncommon presentation of JPsA in a toddler with guttate psoriasis preceding arthritis.
  • Negative autoimmune serology in the context of inflammatory markers.
  • Importance of early imaging in confirming synovitis.
Interpretation:

Limitations:
  • Single case report limits generalizability.
  • Lack of long-term follow-up data.
Conclusion:

Original Source(s)

Case report : Early-Onset Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis Presenting at 15 Months: A Diagnostic Challenge in Infancy

  • by Atawneh, Mayar , Hasasna, Lana , Atyani, Moath , Alami, Mohammad , Abunejma, Fawzy M.

  • April 29, 2026

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