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KMID : 0361020110540050368
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Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2011 Volume.54 No. 5 p.368 ~ p.371
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A Case of Bilateral Vocal Cord Immobility as a Initial Manifestation of Relapsing Polychondritis
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Kim Jin-Yong
Park Jung-Je
Ahn Seong-Ki
Lee Jong-Sil
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Abstract
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Relapsing polychondritis is a rare multisystem disorder of unknown etiology characterized by episodic recurrent inflammation and degeneration of cartilage and connective tissue. Autoantibodies against cartilaginous collagen may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of the disease. Laryngotracheobronchial involvements are rare but the most severe manifestations of the diseases. Although uncommon, this disease should be noted and included in a differential diagnosis in patients who complain of difficulty breathing. Along with a review of the related literatures, we report here on an unusual case of bilateral vocal cord immobility as an initial manifestation of relapsing polychondritis.
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KEYWORD
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Relapsing polychondritis, Auricle, Vocal cords
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