Recurrent pericarditis in children: evidence, controversies, and emerging perspectives
Curr Opin Immunol. 2026 Jul 31;102:102833. doi: 10.1016/j.coi.2026.102833. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Recurrent pericarditis complicates approximately one-third of initial pericarditis episodes in children. Once considered a postinfectious sequel, it is now understood as an autoinflammatory disorder sustained by dysregulated interleukin-1 signaling and inflammasome hyperactivation. This review evaluates therapeutic strategies for idiopathic recurrent pericarditis in … Read more