J Rheumatol
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This report summarizes the findings from a consensus process to identify potential classification criteria for polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). ⋯ There are differences in opinion as to what PMR is and how it should be treated. These findings make it important to develop classification criteria for PMR. The next step is to perform an international prospective study to evaluate the utility of candidate classification criteria for PMR in patients presenting with the polymyalgic syndrome.