Relapsing Polychondritis in a Patient with Longstanding Ankylosing Spondylitis

Abstract

Relapsing polychondritis (RPC) is a rare autoimmune condition of unknown etiology that is characterized by recurrent episodic inflammation that leads to destruction of cartilaginous structures. RPC has been associated with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Sjogren's syndrome, but rarely ankylosing spondylitis. We describe a young male with ankylosing spondylitis who developed RPC after ear trauma.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 15, 2018
Accession Number
AD1052893

Entities

People

  • Maria D. Salinas
  • Ramon Arroyo

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Arthritis
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Bone Diseases
  • Cartilage Diseases
  • Connective Tissue Diseases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Immune System
  • Lupus
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • Skin And Connective Tissue Diseases

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Medicine

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