EULAR/ACR Provisional Classification Criteria for Polymyalgia ...
EULAR/ACR Provisional Classification Criteria for Polymyalgia ...
EULAR/ACR Provisional Classification Criteria for Polymyalgia ...
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Background<br />
• <strong>Polymyalgia</strong> rheumatica (PMR) is the most common<br />
inflammatory rheumatic disease of the elderly.<br />
• There is considerable uncertainty in classification of PMR.<br />
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound has become an important<br />
tool in clinical practice in rheumatology, and has<br />
demonstrated value across a range of rheumatic<br />
conditions.<br />
• The classification value of ultrasound in distinguishing<br />
PMR from other conditions mimicking PMR is unknown.<br />
© 2012 <strong>ACR</strong> / <strong>EULAR</strong>