Polymyalgia rheumatica and temporal arteritis: a case presentation.
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.
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Professor, Department of Health Professions, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio 44555, USA.
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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
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones