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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 9/2013

01-09-2013 | Case Report

MR findings in the arthropathy of relapsing polychondritis

Authors: Ivan R. Rohena-Quinquilla, Frank Mullens, Ellen M. Chung

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 9/2013

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Abstract

We report a case of relapsing polychondritis involving three synovial joints in a child. Initial presentation was at 5 years of age with periorbital edema and chemosis of the conjunctiva with a definite diagnosis established at 9 years of age following an acute monoarticular arthropathy of the knee. The role of MRI in suggesting the diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis is emphasized by demonstrating a unique pattern of inflammation and enhancement that preferentially involves the perichondrium and chondroepiphysis.
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Metadata
Title
MR findings in the arthropathy of relapsing polychondritis
Authors
Ivan R. Rohena-Quinquilla
Frank Mullens
Ellen M. Chung
Publication date
01-09-2013
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 9/2013
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-013-2644-y

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