| polymyalgia rheumatica |
a rare disease of the elderly, characterized by muscle stiffness and pain in the hips, thighs, shoulders, and neck
출처: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_p.asp
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| polymyalgia rheumatica |
a rheumatic condition which implies painful involvement of the muscles (myalgia) although the muscles themselves are not actually inflamed. PMR is characterised by severe, painful morning stiffness, especially in the shoulders and thighs. There may additionally be inflammation of the blood vessels (arteries) of the skull which is called temporal arteritis.
출처: www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/glossary.htm
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| polymyalgia rheumatica |
Causes limb girdle pain and stiffness. Associated with a high ESR (usually > 40mm/h) and there may be giant cell arteritis in some patients. Mainly affects those of over 60 years of age.
출처: www.ilar.org/Glossary/Glossary_p.htm
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| polymyalgia rheumatica |
(pol-ee-my-AL-juh; roo-MA-ti-kah). A condition characterized by pain and stiffness in the muscles of the shoulders, neck, upper arms, lower back, thighs and hips. Commonly associated with giant cell arteritis.
출처: www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm
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| polymyalgia rheumatica |
condition of unknown cause that affects the lining of joints, particularly in the shoulders and hips.
출처: www.cdh.org/HealthInformation.aspx
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