| Large vessel arteritis in relapsing polychondritis. | |
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PMID: 11668003 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A healthy 58-year-old woman presented with recurrent swelling and pain of the nose and both auricules. Bruits were heard over both carotid arteries. Magnetic resonance angiography revealed stenosis of both internal carotid arteries. Relapsing polychondritis was diagnosed. These symptoms improved after treatment with prednisolone and azathioprine. Although relapsing polychondritis is sometimes associated with systemic vasculitis, large vessel arteritis is rare and can negatively affect prognosis. We conclude that the detection of systemic vascular lesions, including those involving the central nervous system, can play an important role in the diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis and that early treatment is essential for a good outcome. |
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Authors:
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K Yamazaki; T Suga; K Hirata |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: 115 ISSN: 0022-2151 ISO Abbreviation: J Laryngol Otol Publication Date: 2001 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-10-22 Completed Date: 2001-11-01 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 836-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan. kaoru-y@dokkyomed.ac.jp |
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Arteritis
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complications* Carotid Artery, Internal / pathology Carotid Stenosis / complications* Ear Cartilage / pathology Ear Diseases / complications* Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Angiography Middle Aged Polychondritis, Relapsing / complications* |
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