Polymyalgia rheumatica
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [3], Rim Halaby, M.D. [4], Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [5]
Synonyms and keywords: Anarthritic Syndrome, Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease, Polymyalgia, PMR
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Polymyalgia Rheumatica from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X-ray | Echocardiography and Ultrasound | CT scan | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies