Palindromic Rheumatism Improved After Bariatric Surgery: A Case Report.

Palindromic rheumatism (PR) is a unique syndrome considered a prelude to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is characterized by recurrent, unpredictable episodes of joint inflammation and distinct clinical features. Unlike RA, PR episodes are brief and reversible, involving sudden-onset joint pain, swelling, and erythema.