A 72-year-old woman presents with bilateral shoulder pain, morning stiffness lasting over an hour and difficulty raising her arms. ESR is markedly ele...

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A 72-year-old woman presents with bilateral shoulder pain, morning stiffness lasting over an hour and difficulty raising her arms. ESR is markedly elevated. There is no muscle weakness. Which diagnosis is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Polymyalgia rheumatica

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Osteoarthritis

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Rotator cuff tear

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Frozen shoulder

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Polymyalgia rheumatica

A 72-year-old woman presents with bilateral shoulder pain, morning stiffness lasting over an hour and difficulty raising her arms. ESR is markedly elevated. There is no muscle weakness. Which diagnosis is most likely?