Polymyalgia rheumatica

ICD-10 Code M35.3

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Definition

A syndrome characterized by pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the proximal muscle groups including the shoulder, pelvic girdle and the neck. There is no muscle atrophy and muscle biopsies do not reveal pathologic changes. Additional signs and symptoms include low grade fever, fatigue and depression.

Also known as polymyalgia rheumatica, rhizomelic pseudopolyarthritis — per MONDO

Also identified as