A Case of Relapsing Polychondritis with Recurrent Otitis Media with Effusion.
- Author:
Kyoung Ho PARK
1
;
Sang Won YEO
;
Shi Nae PARK
;
Keun Seok LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. swyeo@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Relapsing polychondritis;
Otitis media with effusion
- MeSH:
Autoantibodies;
Collagen;
Heart Valves;
Inflammation;
Joints;
Nose;
Otitis Media with Effusion*;
Otitis Media*;
Otitis*;
Polychondritis, Relapsing*;
Respiratory System;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2003;46(11):975-978
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Relapsing polychondritis is a relatively rare systemic disease characterized by episodic recurrent inflammation involving cartilaginous structure of auricle, joints, nose, eyes, respiratory tract, heart valve, and skin. The etiology is unknown but autoimmune mechanism has been thought to be its causative factor. Autoantibodies against cartilaginous collagen may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of relapsing polychondritis. We have recently experienced a case of relapsing polychondritis with recurrent otitis media with effusion, so we report this case with a review of the literature.
