Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Lung Involvement: The Forgotten Association
oleh: Hoda Mohamed Bakri Hammoda, Jamal Al Saleh, Kathija Mahmood, Ola Abdel Hamid Moustafa Darwish, Mohamed Elfadil Abdelrahman Musa, Manal Sayed Rezzek
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| Diterbitkan: | Oman Medical Specialty Board 2020-03-01 |
Deskripsi
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.