Diagnostic Challenges and Management of Relapsing Polychondritis with Large-Airway Involvement: A Case Series and Literature Review
RP can manifest with nonspecific respiratory symptoms similar to asthma, which may delay correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment, leading to critical airway complications. The early, precise identification of RP, particularly with airway involvement, is vital. MLB and dynamic expiratory CT scans play significant roles in clinical diagnosis and management. A multidisciplinary approach involving otolaryngologists, rheumatologists, and pulmonologists is essential for optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing complications.
Authors
- Chen-I Hsieh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3715-0363)
- Wan‐Ni Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5782-8835)
- I‐Chun Kuo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1617-2507)
- Michael J. Rutter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2257-0605)
- Li‐Jen Hsin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9201-0270)
- Yi‐Chan Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9826-284X)
Institutions
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (US)
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Life
- Published
- 2024-09-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/life14091194
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.94