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Vol. 22. Issue 2.
(February 2026)
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Giant cell arteritis-polymyalgia rheumatica spectrum disease (GPSD): Relation with neoplasms and possible role as a paraneoplastic syndrome

Espectro polimialgia reumática-arteritis de células gigantes: relación con neoplasias y posible papel como síndrome paraneoplásico
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Pablo Muñoz-Martíneza,b,
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, Marta Domínguez-Álvaroc, Fernando Sánchez-Alonsoc, Elena Grau Garcíaa,b, José Ivorra Cortésa,b, José Andrés Román Ivorraa,b
a Rheumatology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
b Doctoral School, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Valencia, Spain
c Research Unit, Sociedad Española de Reumatología, Madrid, Spain
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Objectives

To determine the incidence rate of neoplasms among the GPSD population and compare it with the Spanish general population, as well as to identify its role as a paraneoplastic syndrome in terms of temporal criteria.

Methods

An observational, single-center, longitudinal study on GPSD patients (2015–2023) was conducted. Demographic, clinical variables and neoplasms found after GPSD diagnosis (excluding metastatic events or recurrences and non-melanoma skin cancer) were collected. In order to adjust by age and sex, we performed an indirect standardization method and calculated the standardized neoplasm ratio (SNR) and standardized incidence ratio (SIR).

Results

Among 334 patients, 16 (4.8%) developed neoplasms, with 11 diagnosed within the first two years (7 within the first year).

The SNR was 4.03 (CI 95% 1.53–6.53) in women and 2.37 (CI 95% 0.47–4.27) in men. Considering the neoplasms diagnosed in the two first years, the SNR were 2.42 (CI 95% 0.484–4.356) in women and 2.11 (CI 95% 0.258–3.868) in men.

Conclusion

We observed a high incidence rate of neoplasms in our women GPSD patients. While no statistical significance was reached in men or in cases beyond two years post-diagnosis, a tendency toward higher rates was noted. These findings emphasize the need for further research on the potential oncologic implications of GPSD.

Keywords:
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Giant cell arteritis
GPSD
Neoplasms
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Objetivos

Determinar la tasa de incidencia de neoplasias en la población con PMR-ACG y compararla con la población general española, así como identificar su posible papel como síndrome paraneoplásico según criterios temporales.

Métodos

Se llevó a cabo un estudio observacional, unicéntrico y longitudinal en pacientes con PMR-ACG (2015-2023). Se recogieron variables demográficas y clínicas, y las neoplasias detectadas tras el diagnóstico de PMR-ACG (excluyendo eventos metastásicos o recidivas y el cáncer cutáneo no melanoma). Para ajustar por edad y sexo, se aplicó un método de estandarización indirecta y se calcularon la razón de neoplasias estandarizada (RNE) y la razón de incidencia estandarizada (RIE).

Resultados

De 334 pacientes, 16 (4,8%) desarrollaron neoplasias; 11 se diagnosticaron en los dos primeros años (7 en el primer año). La RNE fue de 4,03 (IC95%: 1,53-6,53) en mujeres y de 2,37 (IC95%: 0,47-4,27) en hombres. Considerando las neoplasias diagnosticadas en los dos primeros años, las RNE fueron de 2,42 (IC95%: 0,484-4,356) en mujeres y de 2,11 (IC95%: 0,258-3,868) en hombres.

Conclusión

Observamos una elevada tasa de incidencia de neoplasias en nuestras pacientes mujeres con PMR-ACG. Aunque no se alcanzó significación estadística en los varones ni en los casos más allá de los dos años tras el diagnóstico, se observó una tendencia hacia tasas más altas de neoplasias. Estos hallazgos subrayan la necesidad de investigar más a fondo las posibles implicaciones oncológicas del espectro PMR-ACG.

Palabras clave:
Polimialgia reumática
Arteritis de células gigantes
PMR-ACG
Neoplasias

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