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PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 4, 2022 | Replies (49)
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@sharenb

Thanks for your replies, John and desertsooner. I will definitely asks the questions John suggested. My question for desertsooner is, what biopsy is done for GSA?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 13, 2020

@sharenb Mayo Clinic lists the criteria for diagnosing giant cell arteritis, including biopsy (small sample) of the temporal artery here -- Giant cell arteritis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/giant-cell-arteritis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20372764

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