FA27.2
Palindromic rheumatism
Reumatismo palindrômico
CategoryDefinition
Palindromic rheumatism causes sudden attacks of joint pain and swelling, typically in the hands and feet. An episode may last from a few hours to several days. The frequency of attacks also varies. Between attacks, pain and swelling completely disappear, and the affected joints look normal on X-rays. It is likely that 30 to 50 percent of patients with palindromic rheumatism go on to develop rheumatoid arthritis, but the progression may take several years.
Index Terms
Palindromic rheumatismpalindromic arthritisPalindromic rheumatism, multiple sitesPalindromic rheumatism, shoulder regionPalindromic rheumatism, claviclePalindromic rheumatism, scapulaPalindromic rheumatism, acromioclavicular jointPalindromic rheumatism, glenohumeral jointPalindromic rheumatism, sternoclavicular jointPalindromic rheumatism, upper armPalindromic rheumatism, elbow jointPalindromic rheumatism, forearmPalindromic rheumatism, wrist jointPalindromic rheumatism, handPalindromic rheumatism, carpusPalindromic rheumatism, fingersPalindromic rheumatism, metacarpusPalindromic rheumatism, pelvic region or thighPalindromic rheumatism, buttockPalindromic rheumatism, hip jointPalindromic rheumatism, lower legPalindromic rheumatism, knee jointPalindromic rheumatism, ankle or footPalindromic rheumatism, ankle jointPalindromic rheumatism, metatarsusPalindromic rheumatism, other joints in footPalindromic rheumatism, tarsusPalindromic rheumatism, toesPalindromic rheumatism, headPalindromic rheumatism, neckPalindromic rheumatism, vertebral column