Figaro Nicholas J, Figaro Keegan A, Juman Jibran S, Arozarena Rodolfo, Davis King Keisha, Juman Solaiman
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Champ Fleurs, TTO.
Medicine, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Champ Fleurs, TTO.
Cureus. 2023 Jun 7;15(6):e40085. doi: 10.7759/cureus.40085. eCollection 2023 Jun.
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare autoimmune disease that can present with various clinical manifestations. Among the affected sites, the ear, nose, and throat cartilages are frequently involved, often leading to subtle and episodic symptoms that can be challenging to diagnose. A high index of suspicion is necessary for the early identification of these subtle signs, which can aid in early diagnosis and prompt management. In this report, we present a rare case of pediatric-onset relapsing polychondritis that was initially misdiagnosed as laryngotracheobronchitis.
复发性多软骨炎（RP）是一种罕见的自身免疫性疾病，可表现出多种临床表现。在受累部位中，耳、鼻和喉软骨经常受累，常导致细微且反复发作的症状，诊断颇具挑战性。对于这些细微体征的早期识别，高度的怀疑指数很有必要，这有助于早期诊断和及时治疗。在本报告中，我们呈现了一例罕见的儿童期起病的复发性多软骨炎病例，该病例最初被误诊为喉气管支气管炎。
