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[Relapsing polychondritis. A case report with particular cardiac involvement]
M C Mayer1, M Visconti, P Bassano
121a Divisione di Medicina interna, Ospedale A. Cardarelli, U.S.L. 40, Napoli.
Recenti Progressi in Medicina
|February 1, 1991
Summary
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare autoimmune disease causing cartilage inflammation. This case highlights cardiovascular involvement and successful treatment with cyclosporin A.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
- Cardiology
Background:
- Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare systemic autoimmune disorder.
- Characterized by recurrent inflammation of cartilaginous tissues.
- Often involves multiple organ systems, with an unknown etiology.