Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Lung Involvement: The Forgotten Association

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• polymyalgia rheumatica
• respiratory function tests
• giant cell arteritis