Korean J Med.
2014 Jul;87(1):34-38.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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- 1Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. bestmd2000@amc.seoul.kr
Abstract
- Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that usually affects adults over 50 years of age. It is characterized by pain and stiffness of the neck, shoulders and hips. Laboratory tests have shown marked elevation of acute phase reactants (ESR and CRP), but there is no specific test to diagnose PMR. Recently, the European League Against Rheumatism and the American College of Rheumatology jointly proposed a new set of classification criteria for PMR. The mainstay of PMR treatment is low-dose glucocorticoids (prednisolone 10-20 mg/day). patients with PMR usually respond very well to steroid therapy within a few days to one week, but will often relapse despite treatment.
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