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Contribution of the new 2012 EULAR/ACR classification criteria for the diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica

F Muratore1, C Salvarani, P Macchioni

  • 1Division of Rheumatology, Azienda USL IRCCS di Reggio Emilia; University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. francesco.muratore@ausl.re.it.

Reumatismo
|March 29, 2018
PubMed

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Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory disorder in those over 50. This review discusses the provisional 2012 EULAR/ACR classification criteria for diagnosing PMR, addressing the lack of specific diagnostic tests.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Clinical Immunology

Background:

  • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a prevalent rheumatic inflammatory condition affecting individuals over 50.
  • Characterized by proximal muscle pain and stiffness, particularly in the shoulder and pelvic girdles and neck.
  • Current diagnosis relies on clinical presentation, inflammation markers, response to corticosteroids, and exclusion of other conditions, lacking specific diagnostic tests.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present and discuss the provisional 2012 European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and American College of Rheumatology (ACR) classification criteria for polymyalgia rheumatica.
  • To evaluate the contribution of these new criteria to the diagnosis of PMR.

Main Methods:

  • Review of an international collaborative initiative to develop new classification criteria for PMR.
  • Presentation and discussion of the provisional 2012 EULAR/ACR classification criteria.

Main Results:

  • The development of provisional classification criteria by a joint EULAR/ACR initiative.
  • These criteria aim to standardize and improve the classification of PMR.

Conclusions:

  • The provisional 2012 EULAR/ACR criteria represent a significant step towards standardized PMR classification.
  • Further validation and discussion are needed to assess their universal acceptance and clinical utility in diagnosing polymyalgia rheumatica.
Keywords:
Classification criteria.Polymyalgia rheumatica

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