Evans J M, Hunder G G
Section of Geriatrics, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.
Clin Geriatr Med. 1998 Aug;14(3):455-73.
Giant cell (temporal) arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica are related conditions that primarily affect older persons. They are among the most common chronic inflammatory disorders in this age group. In recent years, several new insights have been gained about the clinical features of these illnesses as well as their underlying pathophysiology. In addition, a great deal of study is underway to find better ways of detecting, monitoring, and treating them. This article provides a general review of these conditions, including their diagnosis and treatment.
巨细胞（颞）动脉炎和风湿性多肌痛是主要影响老年人的相关病症。它们是该年龄组中最常见的慢性炎症性疾病。近年来，人们对这些疾病的临床特征及其潜在病理生理学有了一些新的认识。此外，正在进行大量研究以寻找更好的检测、监测和治疗方法。本文对这些病症进行了综述，包括其诊断和治疗。
