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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 ANNE POWELL, PAUL DAVIS, NIALL JONES, and ANTHONY S. RUSSELL
ABSTRACT. 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. (J Rheumatol First Release April 15 2008) Key Indexing Terms:
PALINDROMIC ARTHRITIS
From the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. A. Powell, MD; P. Davis, FRCP, Professor of Rheumatology; N. Jones, FRCP, Clinical Associate Professor of Rheumatology; A.S. Russell, FRCP, Professor of Rheumatology, University of Alberta. Address reprint requests to Prof. A.S. Russell, University of Alberta, 562 Heritage Medical Research Center, Edmonton, AB T6G 2S2. Accepted for publication January 11, 2008. |
