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Update on the Treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Authors :
El Chami S
Springer JM
Source :
Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America [Rheum Dis Clin North Am] 2022 May; Vol. 48 (2), pp. 493-506.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) are considered 2 diseases on the same spectrum due to their many underlying similarities. In recent years, both diseases have witnessed both diagnostic and treatment advances, which shaped the way we manage them. In this article, the authors focus on different diagnostic modalities in GCA as well as the presence of different clinical phenotypes and the role of screening for aortic involvement. The authors also discuss traditional treatments and the role of evolving steroid-sparing agents in the management of both GCA and PMR.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose that is relevant to this article.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-3163
Volume :
48
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35400374
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rdc.2022.02.007