Question 317 · LEK · Polymyalgia rheumatica
Diagnostic criteria for rheumatoid polymyalgia do not include:
- A. ESR > 40 mm/h.
- B. symmetrical edema and pain of the small joints of the hand.
- C. pain in the shoulder girdle and/or the pelvic girdle.
- D. age > 50 years.
- E. rapid effect of the treatment with prednisone at a dose of 12.5-25 mg daily.
Hint
One option describes the joint pattern typical of a different inflammatory arthritis.
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