Which of the Following Differential Diagnosis for Patients Presenting with Polymyalgia

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following differential diagnosis for patients presenting with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) can be ruled out with a muscle biopsy?

• A) Parkinson's disease
• B) Polymyositis
• C) Late onset rheumatoid arthritis
• D) Giant Cell Arteritis

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