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KMID : 0363220090470080941
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Korean Journal of Dermatology
2009 Volume.47 No. 8 p.941 ~ p.944
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A Case of Relapsing Polychondritis Associated with Scleritis
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Jung Ye-Jin
Park Hwa-Young
Lee Yoon-Hee
Kim Joo-Young
Yoon Ie-Na
Chong Yo-Sep
Eum Min-Seob
Jeon Soo-Young
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Abstract
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Relapsing polychondritis is a rare rheumatologic disorder most commonly presenting as recurring episodes of inflammation in cartilaginous tissues. Auricular chondritis with red ears resembling cellulitisis the most common clinical manifestation. Other manifestations include arthritis, nasal chondritis, and ocular, pulmonary, and cardiovascular disease. Here we report the case of a 54-year-old female patient with relapsing polychondritis and associated scleritis. On histologic examination, the auricle, including cartilaginous tissues, showed loss of the normal basophilia of cartilage and perichondrial infiltration of inflammatory cells. The patient was treated with systemic steroids. Symptoms in both auricles were reduced, scleritis developed, and ocular symptoms were waning.
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KEYWORD
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Relapsing polychondritis, Scleritis
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