Fibromyalgia syndrome: definition and diagnostic aspects

• Main Authors: A. Alciati (Author), G. Arioli (Author), L. Altomonte (Author), R. Casale (Author), G. Cassisi (Author), G. Biasi (Author), M. Spath (Author), D. Buskila (Author), M.A. Giamberardino (Author), R. Torta (Author), F. Marinangeli (Author), F. Salaffi (Author), R.H Gracely (Author), R. Carignola (Author), L. Bazzichi (Author), M. Di Franco (Author), S. Stisi (Author), P. Sarzi-Puttini (Author), M. Cazzola (Author), A. Marsico (Author), F. Ceccherelli (Author), G. Leardini (Author), R. Gorla (Author), F. Atzeni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Although the term "fibromyalgia" (FM) is relatively new, the condition characterised by chronic musculoskeletal pain that is accompanied by numerous extra-skeletal symptoms has been described in the medical literature for many years under different names. The term "fibrositis," w...