title: Iatrogenic rheumatic syndromes in the elderly.
abstract: Rheumatic complaints are common in the geriatric population. However, uncommonly autoimmune or musculoskeletal complaints and disorders may arise as a consequence of pharmacotherapy. These rare events include statin myopathy, drug-induced lupus, arthralgias, vasculitis, or tight skin syndromes. This article will discuss the possible iatrogenic causes of rheumatic conditions, potential inciting agents, and the various types of rheumatic manifestations seen in the elderly.
authors.affiliation: Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231-4496, USA.
authors.forename: G Andres
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Quiceno
authors.forename: John J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Cush
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000139:chemically induced; D003078:Colchicine / Q000009:adverse effects; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D006073:Gout / Q000453:epidemiology; D006074:Gout Suppressants / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D006074:Gout Suppressants; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D014527:Uric Acid; D003078:Colchicine