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Relapsing polychondritis—A study of four cases

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

B. S. Irani ,
D. P. Martin-Hirsch ,
D. Clark ,
D. W. Hand ,
C. E. Vize  and
J. Black
B. S. Irani*
Affiliation:
Bradford
D. P. Martin-Hirsch
Affiliation:
Bradford
D. Clark
Affiliation:
Bradford
D. W. Hand
Affiliation:
Bradford
C. E. Vize
Affiliation:
Bradford
J. Black
Affiliation:
Bradford
*
Dr B. S. Irani, E.N.T. Department, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Ninewells, Dundee DD1 9SY
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Abstract

Four case reports of relapsing polychondritis, (RP), are presented, together with a literature review and management suggestions. There are approximately 211 reported cases in world literature making RP an uncommon condition associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. The key to the management of RP is based on accurate and early diagnosis though the ideal medical regimen has yet to be elucidated.

Keywords

Polychondritis, relapsing
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 10 , October 1992 , pp. 911 - 914
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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