title: Polymyalgia rheumatica and temporal arteritis: a case presentation.
abstract: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMA) and temporal arteritis (TA) are common clinical syndromes that affect the elderly population. Both syndromes may include similar constitutional complaints, an increase in acute phase reactants, a rapid response to corticosteroids, and the presence of anteritis giant cells upon temporal artery biopsy. Differential diagnosis is one of exclusion. A case presentation is included to assist practitioners in recognizing presenting symptoms, identifying diagnostic testing, and proceeding with appropriate therapy and follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Health Professions, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio 44555, USA.
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Mikanowicz
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leslie
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011111:Polymyalgia Rheumatica / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones