Jaccoud Syndrome - Symptom, Treatment and cause of Jaccoud Syndrome

Jaccoud Syndrome Description

Rare condition affecting cartilage in the heart valves and joints.

Jaccoud Syndrome Cause

Unknown.

Jaccoud Syndrome Symptom

Repeated attacks of a rheumatic fever like illness causing heart valve damage, and pain free joint inflammation in the hands and feet resulting in joint damage and distortion but no swelling and normal joint movement.

Investigation

No diagnostic tests available. All tests for rheumatic fever are negative. Echocardiograms show heart damage and X-rays show joint damage.

Jaccoud Syndrome Treatment

No specific treatment available. Symptoms are treated.

Prognosis of Jaccoud Syndrome

Slowly progressive.