Passmedicine Flashcards

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Hva er typisk for polymyalgia rheumatica?

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typically patient > 60 years old
usually rapid onset (e.g. < 1 month)
aching, morning stiffness in proximal limb muscles (not weakness)
also mild polyarthralgia, lethargy, depression, low-grade fever, anorexia, night sweats
ESR > 40 mm/hr
note CK and EMG normal
reduced CD8+ T cells
God respons på prednisolon
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