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ArticleInternational ophthalmology2023

The ocular manifestations of relapsing polychondritis.

Kevin Gallagher, Ahmed Al-Janabi, Aijing Wang

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Kevin GallagherYsbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Tonypandy, CF40 2LX, Wales, UK. kevin.gallagher@wales.nhs.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7751-5569
Ahmed Al-JanabiYsbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Tonypandy, CF40 2LX, Wales, UK.
Aijing WangYsbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Tonypandy, CF40 2LX, Wales, UK.

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purposeRelapsing polychondritis (RPC) is a rare, multi-system, inflammatory disorder. Ocular disease is estimated to occur in 14-67% of patients with RPC, and any ocular structure can be affected. Published case reports and series of RPC were analysed to determine the frequency and nature of the ocular manifestations of RPC, including the age and gender distribution.

methodsA literature search of the MEDLINE database for case reports and series on RPC was conducted in October 2021 using search terms [relapsing polychondritis (MeSH Major Topic)] OR [relapsing polychondritis (Title/Abstract)]. Articles were included if the diagnosis of RPC was confirmed using established diagnostic criteria and if the paper described the clinical features of patients with RPC.

results546 articles (454 case reports and 92 case series) described the clinical features in a total of 2414 patients with RPC. 49% of patients with RPC had ocular involvement, and this was a presenting feature in 21%. The most common ocular manifestations were scleritis (32%), episcleritis (31%) and uveitis (23%).

conclusionMany patients with RPC will be seen by an ophthalmologist during the course of their disease. Knowledge and awareness of RPC and its ocular manifestations is therefore essential to enable the ophthalmologist to make the diagnosis.

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Polychondritis, RelapsingScleritisUveitisEyeHumansOcular inflammationRelapsing polychondritisScleritisUveitis

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