What is the diagnosis for a pediatric patient with primary Raynaud's (Raynaud's phenomenon) phenomenon, positive lupus anticoagulant, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and thrombocytosis, negative antiphospholipid autoantibodies, experiencing daily Raynaud's episodes on her feet after 10-15 minutes in a high chair?

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Differential Diagnosis for Pediatric Patient with Primary Raynaud's Phenomenon

  • Single most likely diagnosis:
    • Raynaud's disease: This is the most likely diagnosis given the patient's symptoms of daily Raynaud's episodes on her feet after 10-15 minutes in a high chair, with no other systemic symptoms. The presence of a high ESR and platelets may indicate an inflammatory component, but the absence of antiphospholipid autoantibodies and other systemic symptoms makes this a primary condition.
  • Other Likely diagnoses:
    • Mixed connective tissue disease: Although the patient is negative for antiphospholipid autoantibodies, the presence of a high ESR and platelets, along with Raynaud's phenomenon, could suggest an underlying connective tissue disease. However, the lack of other systemic symptoms makes this less likely.
    • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: The high ESR and platelets could indicate an inflammatory arthritis, but the absence of joint symptoms and other systemic features makes this less likely.
  • Do Not Miss (ddxs that may not be likely, but would be deadly if missed):
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): Although the patient is negative for antiphospholipid autoantibodies, SLE can present with Raynaud's phenomenon, high ESR, and platelets. Missing this diagnosis could have severe consequences, so it must be considered.
    • Antiphospholipid syndrome: Despite the negative test, antiphospholipid syndrome can present with Raynaud's phenomenon and high ESR. Repeat testing and close monitoring are necessary to rule out this condition.
  • Rare diagnoses:
    • Sjögren's syndrome: This autoimmune disorder can present with Raynaud's phenomenon, but it is rare in pediatric patients and typically associated with other systemic symptoms.
    • Scleroderma: Although rare in pediatric patients, scleroderma can present with Raynaud's phenomenon, but it is usually accompanied by other skin and systemic symptoms.
    • Vasculitis: Conditions like Takayasu arteritis or giant cell arteritis can present with Raynaud's phenomenon, but they are rare in pediatric patients and typically associated with other systemic symptoms.

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