Relapsing Polychondritis Flashcards
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Presentation of relapsing polychondritis
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Red, hot, painful ears. Auric ulnar pain and swelling most common presenting complaint
Resp strider from tracheal collapse
Saddle nose deformity-also associated with syphilis and Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
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Q
Treatment
A
Steroids for acute flares
NSAIDs for chronic use
3
Q
What is relapsing polychondritis
A
Inflammation and destruction of cartilaginous structures
