TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 159. Relapsing Polychondritis A1 - Francès, Camille A2 - Goldsmith, Lowell A. A2 - Katz, Stephen I. A2 - Gilchrest, Barbara A. A2 - Paller, Amy S. A2 - Leffell, David J. A2 - Wolff, Klaus PY - 2012 T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8e AB - |PrintRelapsing Polychondritis at a GlanceRelapsing polychondritis is a rare multisystem autoimmune disease with both autoantibodies and cellular immune reactions to different cartilage proteins.More than 30% of patients have an associated autoimmune or hematologic disorder.Recurrent episodes of chondritis lead to progressive destruction of cartilaginous structures in joints, ears, and the nose.Other proteoglycan-rich structures such as eyes, blood vessels or inner ear are also affected.Dermatologic manifestations including nodules that may ulcerate; purpura and aphthae occur frequently. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56077434 ER -