Crovetto M, Solano D, Centeno J. [Recurrent polychondritis: apropos of a case].
ACTA OTORRINOLARINGOLOGICA ESPANOLA 2004;
54:727-30. [PMID:
15164713 DOI:
10.1016/s0001-6519(03)78473-8]
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Abstract
We present a case of relapsing polychondritis which presented as hypoacusis and showed several peculiarities. The initial diagnosis was serous otitis. After a more careful study we found certain details which made us suspect a relapsing polychondritis. The diagnosis was confirmed by a biopsy of the nasal cartilage and a detailed systemic study was performed. As distinctive characteristics we found a mixed hypoacusis, in which the sensorineural component was partially recovered following corticoid treatment.
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