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Involvement of an enchondroma in relapsing polychondritis
P J Poole1, D E Caughey, J Kolbe
1Department of Medicine, Auckland Hospital, New Zealand.
The Journal of Rheumatology
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare autoimmune disease. This case report details an unusual RP manifestation involving the ears, eyes, nose, airways, and an enchondroma in the humerus.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare, systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by progressive inflammation and destruction of cartilaginous tissues.
- The typical clinical presentation of RP involves the auricles, nose, eyes, and respiratory tract, with potential for severe morbidity and mortality.
- Extracartilaginous manifestations are less common but have been reported, highlighting the systemic nature of the disease.