Fibromyalgia

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To identify fibromyalgia (fibrositis), a common but often unrecognized nonarticular form of rheumatism, the physician must be familiar with the symptom complex and apply the appropriate diagnostic criteria. In part 1 of this two-part article, Drs Hench and Mitler discuss several facets of fibromyalgia, including the factors essential to initial diagnosis, and point out the differences between primary and secondary disease. Part 2, on management and research, begins on page 57.