A nine-year-old is admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. Which finding is suggestive of Sydenham’s chorea?
ExplanationThe child with Sydenham’s chorea will exhibit irregular movements of the extremities, facial grimacing, and labile moods. Answer B is incorrect because it describes subcutaneous nodules. Answer C is incorrect because it describes erythema marginatum. Answer D is incorrect because it describes polymigratory arthritis.
