Palindromic rheumatism is a common disease: comparison of new-onset palindromic rheumatism compared to new-onset rheumatoid arthritis in a 2-year cohort of patients

J Rheumatol. 2008 Jun;35(6):992-4. Epub 2008 Apr 15.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of palindromic rheumatism (PR) compared to new-onset rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methods: We reviewed 145 patients that had been newly diagnosed by a rheumatologist with either RA or PR between May 2004 and May 2006.

Results: Of these 145 patients, 51 were diagnosed with PR and 94 with RA. There was a similar female predominance with both conditions. The average age at diagnosis of PR was 49 years as compared to 56 years for RA.

Conclusion: Palindromic rheumatism occurs more frequently than previously recognized.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Alberta / epidemiology
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / epidemiology*
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Rheumatic Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Syndrome