Polymyalgia Rheumatica

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**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.

**Synonyms:** - Polymyalgia rheumatica