Presentation
Gradually, developed, decrease in hearing bilaterally with voice changes. No history of any surgery is provided.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Relapsing polychondritis
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Diffuse calcifications are noted involving external ears, thyroid, cricoid, tracheal, and bronchial cartilages. No definite luminal narrowing of the trachea or main bronchi is seen.
A note is made of left maxillary osteoma.
Case Discussion
Clinical presentation of the patient and CT findings are most likely suggestive of of relapsing polychondritis as described above.
Co-contributor: Dr. Anwar-ul-Haq Zadran.
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