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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

Case Studies

Case Study #1