Palindromic rheumatism.
A 27-year-old male presented with the complaints of recurring attacks of painful inflammation affecting finger joints of both hands for last one year. There were no constitutional features of weight loss, fever, anaemia, itching or burning sensation over the joints. It was diagnosed to be a case of palindromic rheumatism clinically and treated with hydroxychloroquine. The case is discussed in detail with reference to similar cases reported by others.
Singhal
Sumeet
S
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University.
Zahid
M
M
D000328:Adult; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D006886:Hydroxychloroquine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011379:Prognosis; D012008:Recurrence; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D006886:Hydroxychloroquine