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ReviewImmunity, inflammation and disease2025

Hiding in Plain Sight-Relapsing Polychondritis Disguised as Hip Arthritis: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Zhanxia Li, Tao Ren

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Zhanxia LiDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0009-0008-4309-6360
Tao RenDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-9900-9325

Funding

This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82104771), Key Programme (81930001), and Shanghai Jiao Tong University Medical-Industrial Intersection Reasear Fund Project (YG2021QN94).
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Abstract

backgroundRelapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by episodic inflammation of cartilaginous tissues. Its diverse clinical manifestations frequently pose diagnostic challenges and lead to misdiagnosis.

methodsWe present a 59-year-old female initially diagnosed with refractory hip osteoarthritis based on persistent left hip pain unresponsive to conventional anti-inflammatory therapy. Subsequent development of stridor and dyspnea prompted comprehensive evaluation, including laryngotracheal imaging, autoimmune serology, and multidisciplinary consultation. Diagnostic criteria for RP were applied in accordance with revised Michet criteria.

resultsTracheal stenosis secondary to tracheal chondritis and iritis were identified, confirming the diagnosis of RP. Following initiation of corticosteroid therapy, the patient exhibited marked clinical improvement.

conclusionThis case underscores the importance of enhanced clinical awareness regarding atypical presentations of RP, particularly when accompanied by evolving systemic symptoms. A multidisciplinary diagnostic approach is advocated to facilitate early detection and improve patient outcomes.

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Osteoarthritis, HipPolychondritis, RelapsingDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansMiddle Agedairway stenosiship painrelapsing polychondritis

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PMID39950542
PMCPMC11826323

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