Relapsing Polychondritis

An acquired disease of unknown etiology, chronic course, and tendency to recur. It is characterized by inflammation and degeneration of cartilage and can result in deformities such as floppy ear and saddle nose. Loss of cartilage in the respiratory tract can lead to respiratory obstruction.

Also Known As:

Polychondritis, Relapsing; Atrophic Polychondritides, Chronic; Atrophic Polychondritis, Chronic; Chronic Atrophic Polychondritides; Chronic Atrophic Polychondritis; Polychondritides, Chronic Atrophic; Polychondritides, Relapsing; Relapsing Polychondritides; Polychondritis, Chronic Atrophic

Musculoskeletal Diseases: 751
- Cartilage Diseases: 260
  - Relapsing Polychondritis: 411
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Connective Tissue Diseases: 3325
  - Cartilage Diseases: 260
    - Relapsing Polychondritis: 411

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