polymyalgia rheumatica

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:giant_cell_arteritis
gptkbp:autoimmuneComponent yes
gptkbp:complication gptkb:giant_cell_arteritis
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical evaluation
elevated ESR
elevated CRP
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis gptkb:systemic_lupus_erythematosus
rheumatoid arthritis
fibromyalgia
gptkbp:duration months to years
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1957
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label polymyalgia rheumatica
gptkbp:ICD-10_code M35.3
gptkbp:inflammatoryDisease yes
gptkbp:laboratoryFinding gptkb:anemia
elevated liver enzymes
gptkbp:onset usually after age 50
gptkbp:prevalence more common in women
1 in 1,000 people over age 50
gptkbp:prognosis good with treatment
gptkbp:relapse possible
gptkbp:riskFactor age
northern European descent
gptkbp:specialty rheumatology
gptkbp:symptom muscle pain
stiffness
hip pain
shoulder pain
gptkbp:treatment corticosteroids
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:myofascial_pain_syndrome
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7