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A Unique Case of Relapsing Polychondritis Presenting with Acute Pericarditis
Joint Authors
Osborn, Thomas G.
Higgins, John V.
Thanarajasingam, Uma
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is an inflammatory disease of the cartilaginous tissue primarily affecting the cartilaginous structures of the ear, nose, joints, and the respiratory system.
Cardiovascular complications of RP are associated with high morbidity and mortality and occur most commonly as valvular disease.
Pericarditis is a less common complication, occurring in 4% of patients with RP and has not previously been described at presentation.
We describe a case of relapsing polychondritis with acute pericarditis at presentation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Higgins, John V.& Thanarajasingam, Uma& Osborn, Thomas G.. 2013. A Unique Case of Relapsing Polychondritis Presenting with Acute Pericarditis. Case Reports in Rheumatology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Higgins, John V.…[et al.]. A Unique Case of Relapsing Polychondritis Presenting with Acute Pericarditis. Case Reports in Rheumatology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Higgins, John V.& Thanarajasingam, Uma& Osborn, Thomas G.. A Unique Case of Relapsing Polychondritis Presenting with Acute Pericarditis. Case Reports in Rheumatology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460590
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460590