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Rheumatology
Children with rheumatic diseases--such as lupus and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis--have complicated needs that affect their health, development, and well being. If your child is struggling with such a condition, you can be assured that our staff has the knowledge and skills to significantly improve your child's outlook.
Nationally recognized for excellent clinical services, the Section of Pediatric Rheumatology specializes in the diagnosis and comprehensive management of children with rheumatic diseases, including:
- Dermatomyositis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Rheumatic fever
- Scleroderma
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Vasculitis
The program, based at La Rabida Children's Hospital and supported by the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital, treats the largest number of children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and lupus in the Midwest.
