Abstract
Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are the commonest inflammatory rheumatic conditions seen in the elderly. This review focuses on the diagnostic processes and complications of disease and treatment; and the safe management of these conditions with careful consideration of balance between benefits and long-term risks of glucocorticosteroid therapy.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Female
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Giant Cell Arteritis / diagnosis*
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Giant Cell Arteritis / drug therapy
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Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
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Glucocorticoids / adverse effects
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Osteoporosis / chemically induced
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica / diagnosis*
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica / drug therapy
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Prednisolone / administration & dosage
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Prednisolone / adverse effects
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Risk Factors
Substances
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Glucocorticoids
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Prednisolone