Polymyalgia rheumatica and temporal arteritis - A case presentation

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMA) and temporal arteritis (TA) are common clinica l syndromes that affect the elderly population. Both syndromes may include similar constitutional complaints, an increase in acute phase reactants, a rapid response to corticosteroids, and the presence of anteritis giant cell s upon temporal artery biopsy. Differential diagnosis is one of exclusion. A case presentation is included to assist practitioners in recognizing pres enting symptoms, identifying diagnostic testing, and proceeding with approp riate therapy and follow-up.