C. Dejaco – articles in this journalService of Rheumatology, ASL dell’Alto Adige, Hospital of Brunico, Brunico (BZ), Italy; Department of Rheumatology, University of Medicine of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is the second most common inflammatory rheumatic disease in the elderly after rheumatoid arthritis. It is clinically characterised by pain and stiffness in the neck, proximal shoulder and hip girdle. Glucocorticoids (GCs) are the cornerstone of PMR treatment, but they are associated with potentially severe side effects. Among GC-sparing agents, methotrexate revealed a modest benefit in clinical trials, and recently, there have been promising reports from tocilizumab. In this review, we summarize the available evidence on the treatment of PMR and the possible role in the future of other agents under investigation.
D. Camellino, Division of Rheumatology, Locomotor Apparatus Department, La Colletta Hospital, ASL3 Genovese, Arenzano (GE); Autoimmunology Lab, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova
Specializzando in Reumatologia
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