Remission of Glucocorticoid-Resistant Polymyalgia Rheumatica achieved with Tocilizumab: 2 Case Reports
<p>Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an idiopathic inflammatory disease characterized by pain and stiffness around the shoulders, neck and hips. IL-6 is an important cytokine in the pathogenesis of the disease. Although glucocorticoids (GC) are the current basic treatment, approximately 50% of p...
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Main Author: | Ayse Unal Enginar (Author) |
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Rheumatica Acta: Open Access - Peertechz Publications,
2017-11-20.
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