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  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is increasingly understood through its distinct musculotendinous pathology.
  • Modern imaging modalities have become essential in characterizing this pathology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of imaging in diagnosing PMR.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic performance of various imaging modalities for PMR.
  • To explore the future potential of imaging in assessing disease activity and prognosis.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of current literature on imaging in PMR.
  • Evaluation of ultrasound, MRI, and PET/CT for PMR diagnosis.
  • Discussion of advantages and disadvantages of each modality.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasound, MRI, and PET have been pivotal in defining PMR pathology.
  • MRI and PET/CT demonstrate high sensitivity and specificity for PMR diagnosis.
  • Imaging is considered reliable for everyday clinical practice in PMR diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Imaging significantly contributes to understanding PMR as a distinct disease.
  • MRI and PET/CT are valuable tools for PMR diagnosis.
  • The utility of imaging for monitoring disease activity and prognosis requires further investigation.