Relapsing Polychondritis

Question 1

Presentation of relapsing polychondritis

Answer 1

Red, hot, painful ears. Auric ulnar pain and swelling most common presenting complaint
Resp strider from tracheal collapse
Saddle nose deformity-also associated with syphilis and Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Question 2

Treatment

Answer 2

Steroids for acute flares

NSAIDs for chronic use

Question 3

What is relapsing polychondritis

Answer 3

Inflammation and destruction of cartilaginous structures