Why, how and when to look for occult giant cell arteritis in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica.

Blockmans, Daniel · Rheumatology (Oxford) · 2025

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Abstract

In this article, the author explains the relationship between GCA and PMR, based on historical studies, his own experience with a large group of patients and recent publications. Searching for occult vasculitis in patients with pure PMR is recommended and the author explains why PET is well suited for this purpose.

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