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Relapsing polychondritis
A swollen red inflammed pinna due to polychondritis - both ears were affected. Note sparing of the non-cartilaginous lobe

Relapsing polychondritis

A swollen red inflammed pinna due to polychondritis - both ears were affected. Note sparing of the non-cartilaginous lobe  (RP-patient1)


Keywords: 50 years, Auricular chondritis, Auricular swelling, Bilateral auricular chondritis, Ear, Earlobe sparing, Erythema, Floppy pinna, Male



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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