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Relapsing polychondritis
Swelling of the helix in relapsing polychondritis followed by floppiness of the ear

Relapsing polychondritis

Swelling of the helix in relapsing polychondritis followed by floppiness of the ear  (RP-patient2)


Keywords: Auricular chondritis, Ear, Floppy pinna, Male, Oedema, Violaceous erythema



What is relapsing polychondritis?

Relapsing polychondritis is a rare autoimmune disorder characterised by recurrent episodes of inflammation and destruction of cartilaginous tissues.

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