Aseptic meningitis and ischemic stroke in relapsing polychondritis.
Journal: Clinical Rheumatology
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Abstract
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare disease characterized by recurrent inflammation of cartilaginous structures. Its involvement of central nervous system is uncommon. We report the case of a 71-year-old woman whose initial manifestations were RP and meningitis and whose subsequent attack of RP was associated with a left cerebral infarction. The patient responded to steroid therapy in both attacks of RP.
Authors
Kai-cheng Hsu, Yih-ru Wu, Rong-kuo Lyu, Lok-ming Tang
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