| Abstract | Relapsing polychondritis, a rare disorder characterized by inflammation of cartilaginous tissue, is often associated with vasculitic features. Wegener's granulomatosis is an uncommon form of vasculitis, usually responsive to treatment with cyclophosphamide. A 59-yr-old man with relapsing polychondritis, initially well controlled by corticosteroid therapy, developed pulmonary infiltrates and glomerulonephritis. After pathological confirmation of Wegener's granulomatosis, cyclophosphamide therapy was instituted and remission achieved. |
| Authors | P Small, M Black, M Davidman, M L de Champlain, M A Kapusta, H Kreisman |
| Journal | The Journal of rheumatology
(J Rheumatol)
1980 Nov-Dec
Vol. 7
Issue 6
Pg. 915-8
ISSN: 0315-162X CANADA |
| PMID | 7205833
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| Chemical References |
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| Topics |
- Cyclophosphamide
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Polychondritis, Relapsing
(complications, drug therapy)
- Wegener Granulomatosis
(complications, drug therapy)
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