From: Acute onset polyarthritis in older people: Is it RS3PE syndrome?
RS3PE Syndrome | PMR |
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Dramatic response to low dose steroids or NSAIDS and sometimes to hydroxychloroquine. | Responds only to steroids |
Common in males | More frequent in females |
Mainly involves wrist with pitting oedema. | Involves shoulder and pelvic girdle with associated systemic symptoms. Pitting oedema present rarely. |
Association with HLA-B7, B27, A2 | HLA association with HLA-DR4 |
Excellent long-term prognosis | Frequent relapses and recurrences. |