Sunday, June 6, 2021

Subglottic Mass as Isolated Manifestation of Relapsing Polychondritis at Presentation

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Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Jun 3:1455613211016718. doi: 10.1177/01455613211016718. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare systemic disease that is characterized by recurrent episodic inflammation of the cartilaginous structures of the body, resulting in their progressive destruction and subsequent replacement with fibrotic scar. We present a case of RP that initially manifested with subglottic involvement and we propose an innovative strategy fo r the treatment for laryngeal RP in phase of active inflammation. A multidisciplinary approach (rheumatologist, otolaryngologist, immunologist, internist, cardiologist, etc) and adequate follow-up are essential. The timeliness of the diagnosis is fundamental to contain the destructive effects on the cartilages involved.

PMID:34082611 | DOI:10.1177/01455613211016718

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