Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
Abstract
Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant-cell arteritis are closely related disorders that affect people of middle age and older. They frequently occur together. Both are syndromes of unknown cause, but genetic and environmental factors might have a role in their pathogenesis. The symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica seem to be related to synovitis of proximal joints and extra-articular synovial structures. Giant-cell arteritis primarily affects the aorta...
Paper Details
Title
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
Published Date
Feb 1, 1978
Journal
Volume
29
Issue
1
Pages
15 - 22
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