Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis -- an overview with a focus on important factors contributing to the severity of the disease -- Diagnostic criteria for PMR and GCA -- Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Temporal Arteritis and Occurrence of Malignant Tumors -- sine syndromes in PMR and GCA -- GCA and Takayasu's disease -- Vascular complications of PMR and GCA -- Coronary involvement and atherosclerosis in Giant Cell Arteritis -- T cells and their role in Polymyalgia Rheumatica -- Cytokines in Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis -- Genetic factors in Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica -- Chronobiology of Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis -- Endocrinologic changes in PMR and GCA -- Imaging techniques, e.g. Ultrasonography, PET/18FDG in PMR and GCA -- Histopathology of Giant Cell (temporal) Arteritis -- changes in aorta -- Management of PMR and GCA -- Biologicals in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis -- Therapy of resistant forms of PMR and GCA -- Monitoring tools for PMR and GCA.

This monograph offers current insights into polymalgia rheumatica and giant cell arthritis. It covers the pathophysiology of these diseases plus their genetic, immunologic and endocrinologic mechanisms. It also addresses the latest in diagnosis and treatment.