Palindromic rheumatism: an allergic manifestation?
A case of palindromic rheumatism is presented in which the arthritic attacks usually were accompanied by an allergic vasculitis and dermatitis. Although this is not proof of the etiology, the constant association is suggestive of an allergic cause. A brief review of palindromic rheumatism in included.
D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000276:immunology; D005528:Foot; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000276:immunology