Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 6, 2026

Induction and Clinical Scoring of Chronic-Relapsing Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis
Published on: July 4, 2007
[Reversible cognitive decline in a patient with relapsing polychondritis]
S J Swen1, D J H Leonards, W A A Swen
1Klinisch geriater, Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, Gouda. sj.swen@zonnet.nl
Abstract:
Patient A, 58 years, is referred by the Rheumatologist to the Geriatrician concerning apathy. History reviews skipping arthritis, reddened and inflamed eyes, apathy and loss of interest. Physical examination revealed red tearing eyes, bradyphrenia and bradykinesia. Laboratory examination showed inflammation markers. The patient develops fever and bilateral reddened and inflamed ears. Diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis is made, the patient is treated with prednisone and the symptoms disappear. Relapsing polychondritis is a chronical disease associated with inflammation and destruction of cartilaginous structures and proteoglycan rich structures. We diagnosed Relapsing Polychondritis with a reversible dementia, probably due to cerebral vasculitis.
Related Concept Videos
Rheumatic Heart Disease I: Introduction
Rheumatic Heart Disease II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies
Alzheimer Disease l: Introduction
Rheumatic Heart Disease III: Medical Management
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-III: Symptoms and Complications.
Symptoms of COPD can be classified as primary or systemic. Primary symptoms relate to reduced airflow, while systemic or extrapulmonary symptoms relate to COPD's broader impact on the body.
Primary Symptoms of COPD:
Rheumatic Heart Disease IV: Nursing Management