Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Lung Involvement: The Forgotten Association.
Open Access
- 8 March 2020
- journal article
- Published by Oman Medical Journal in Oman Medical Journal
- Vol. 35 (2), e105
- https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2020.23
Abstract
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition of unknown etiology, commonly occurring in the elderly and is associated with a good prognosis. Patients usually present with pain in the neck, shoulders, and hips. The onset is often abrupt and is associated with depression and flu-like symptoms. Lung involvement in patients with PMR is unusual. Here we report a rare case of a 66-year-old man who presented with clinical features of PMR and respiratory symptoms, namely exertional dyspnea and dry cough.Keywords
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