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Diagnosis and management of polymyalgia rheumatica
Author(s) -
Tracey Gerald
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
prescriber
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.106
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 1931-2253
pISSN - 0959-6682
DOI - 10.1002/psb.1680
Subject(s) - polymyalgia rheumatica , medicine , intensive care medicine , dermatology , giant cell arteritis , disease , vasculitis
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) can be a disabling condition, but the diagnosis is often delayed because many other conditions can mimic it. This article describes the recommended investigations and treatments for PMR, and discusses the GP's role in management.