A Unique Case of Relapsing Polychondritis Presenting with Acute Pericarditis

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 v...

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Main Authors: John V. Higgins, Uma Thanarajasingam, Thomas G. Osborn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Rheumatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/287592
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