Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  1999 Apr;42(4):510-513.

A Case of Relapsing Polychondritis

• Song SY
• Park MS
• Oh JK
• Yoo SH

Abstract

Relapsing polychondritis is a rare disorder that involves a multisystem characterized by recurrent inflammation, degeneration of cartilage and connective tissue. The following tissues, in the order of decreasing frequency, may be involved: auricules, joint, nose, eyes, respiratory tract, heart valve and skin. The cause is unknown but an autoimmune mechanism has been thought to be the causative factor. Authors have recently experienced a case of relapsing polychondritis in a 71 year old man diagnosed by direct immunofluoroscene and auricular chondritis.

Keyword

Relapsing polychondritis; Auricular chondritis; Direct immunofluoroscene

MeSH Terms

Aged
Cartilage
Connective Tissue
Heart Valves
Humans
Inflammation
Joints
Nose
Polychondritis, Relapsing*
Respiratory System
Skin