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Relapsing polychondritis presenting as meningoencephalitis with valvular abnormality: a case report

Authors: Kevin T. Kao, Sonja Potrebic, James R. Evans

Published in: Clinical Rheumatology | Issue 11/2007

Abstract

Relapsing polychondritis is a rare rheumatologic disorder that is characterized by recurrent inflammation of selected connective tissue sites and destruction of cartilage throughout the body. We report a case of newly diagnosed relapsing polychondritis in a 40-year-old man presenting with episcleritis, deformed “cauliflower” ears, aortic regurgitation, and aseptic meningoencephalitis. Steroid therapy was instituted with good resolution of his clinical symptoms.

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Title: Relapsing polychondritis presenting as meningoencephalitis with valvular abnormality: a case report
Authors: Kevin T. Kao
Sonja Potrebic
James R. Evans
Publication date: 01-11-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Clinical Rheumatology / Issue 11/2007
Print ISSN: 0770-3198
Electronic ISSN: 1434-9949
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-007-0600-7

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