Relapsing Polychondritis
Original Editor - Pacifique Dusabeyezu
Top Contributors - Pacifique Dusabeyezu, Kim Jackson and Carina Therese Magtibay
Top Contributors - Pacifique Dusabeyezu, Kim Jackson and Carina Therese Magtibay
Clinically Relevant Anatomy
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Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare multisystem autoimmune disease of unknown origin characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation and progressive destruction of cartilaginous tissues.
Etiology[edit | edit source]
The etiology of RP remains unknown so far. Studies have shown the association of both cellular immunity changes and abnormal autoantibody response in RP.
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Management / Interventions
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Differential Diagnosis
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