Subglottic Mass as Isolated Manifestation of Relapsing Polychondritis at Presentation

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Subglottic Mass as Isolated Manifestation of Relapsing Polychondritis at Presentation Via ear nose throat Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Jun 3:1455613211016718. doi: 10.1177/01455613211016718. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare systemic disease that is characterized by recurrent episodic inflammation of the cartilaginous structures of the body, resulting in their progressive destruction and subsequent replacement with fibrotic scar. We present a case of RP that initially manifested with subglottic involvement and we propose an innovative strategy fo r the treatment for laryngeal RP in phase of active inflammation. A multidisciplinary approach (rheumatologist, otolaryngologist, immunologist, internist, cardiologist, etc) and adequate follow-up are essential. The timeliness of the diagnosis is fundamental to contain the destructive effects on the cartilages involved. PMID:34082611 | DOI:10.1177/01455613211016718 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.