Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2003 Nov;46(11):975-978.

A Case of Relapsing Polychondritis with Recurrent Otitis Media with Effusion

• Park KH
• Yeo SW
• Park SN
• Lee KS

Abstract

Relapsing polychondritis is a relatively rare systemic disease characterized by episodic recurrent inflammation involving cartilaginous structure of auricle, joints, nose, eyes, respiratory tract, heart valve, and skin. The etiology is unknown but autoimmune mechanism has been thought to be its causative factor. Autoantibodies against cartilaginous collagen may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of relapsing polychondritis. We have recently experienced a case of relapsing polychondritis with recurrent otitis media with effusion, so we report this case with a review of the literature.

Keyword

Relapsing polychondritis; Otitis media with effusion

MeSH Terms

Autoantibodies
Collagen
Heart Valves
Inflammation
Joints
Nose
Otitis Media with Effusion*
Otitis Media*
Otitis*
Polychondritis, Relapsing*
Respiratory System
Skin
Autoantibodies
Collagen