Open AccessRelapsing polychondritis with aortic involvement
Author(s) -
Owen Duncan S.,
Irby Robert,
Toone Elam
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
arthritis & rheumatism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1529-0131
pISSN - 0004-3591
DOI - 10.1002/art.1780130618
Subject(s) - relapsing polychondritis , medicine , dermatology , cardiology
A 35‐year‐old female with relapsing polychondritis and aortic insufficiency is presented. Cases previously reported are reviewed. Aortic insufficiency appears to be fairly common in cases of relapsing polychondritis.