Presentation
Fixed inspiratory wheeze
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Relapsing polychondritis
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Axial C+ arterial phase
Thickened cartilaginous portion of the trachea and major bronchi with marked narrowing.
Case Discussion
Stable on steroids and azathioprine.
Diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis is made by a combination of clinical features, lab results and histology of the auricular cartilage.