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Relapsing polychondritis: a pediatric case.

Authors :
Soto-Romero I
Fustes-Morales AJ
De Leon-Bojorge B
Contreras-Ruiz J
Ruiz-Maldonado R
Source :
Pediatric dermatology [Pediatr Dermatol] 2002 Jan-Feb; Vol. 19 (1), pp. 60-3.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

A pediatric case of relapsing polychondritis is reported. Diagnostic features were recurrent episodes of painful inflammation of ear cartilage, episcleritis, and atopic disease. A good therapeutic response was obtained with systemic corticosteroids, dapsone, and methotrexate.

Subjects

Subjects :
Child
Ear Cartilage pathology
Ear Diseases diagnosis
Ear Diseases drug therapy
Ear Diseases pathology
Female
Humans
Polychondritis, Relapsing drug therapy
Polychondritis, Relapsing pathology
Ear, External
Polychondritis, Relapsing diagnosis

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0736-8046
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatric dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11860574
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-1470.2002.00014.x
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