Ear, nose and throat manifestations of relapsing polychondritis in a child
Fadl, F.A.; Hassan, K.M.; Oyetunji, N.M.; Al-Nour, S.A.
Saudi Medical Journal 22(8): 718-720
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0379-5284 PMID: 11573121 Document Number: 526758
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare disorder, that can present initially to Otolaryngologists and can easily be overlooked due to its relative rarity and atypical initial symptoms and signs. Here we report on a 12-year-old schoolboy who presented initially with ear, nose and throat manifestations, including stridor, cough, hoarseness, sore throat and fever. The other clinical signs such as nasal tip, depression and softening of right auricle, developed subsequently. The clinical features, laboratory investigations, diagnostic criteria and treatment options were discussed with a brief review of literature.