Abstract
Relapsing polychondritis (RPC) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the cartilaginous tissues are the target for inflammation and destruction, the associated immune reaction causes inflammation in non-cartilaginous tissues like kidney and blood vessels. This article provides a description of a case of RPC and a review article about the disease.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
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Autoimmunity / immunology*
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Ear
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Female
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Methotrexate / therapeutic use
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Middle Aged
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Polychondritis, Relapsing / diagnosis*
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Polychondritis, Relapsing / drug therapy
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Polychondritis, Relapsing / immunology
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Prednisolone / therapeutic use
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Prednisolone
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Methotrexate