Relapsing polychondritis with aortic arch aneurysm and aortic arch syndrome

M Giordano; G Valentini; A Sodano

doi:10.1007/BF00541214

Relapsing polychondritis with aortic arch aneurysm and aortic arch syndrome

Rheumatol Int. 1984;4(4):191-3. doi: 10.1007/BF00541214.

Authors

M Giordano, G Valentini, A Sodano

PMID: 6484450
DOI: 10.1007/BF00541214

Abstract

A case of relapsing polychondritis with aortic arch aneurysm and aortic arch syndrome is described. The pattern of vascular involvement supports the inclusion of relapsing polychondritis within the spectrum of systemic vasculitides.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Aorta, Thoracic
Aortic Aneurysm / complications*
Aortic Arch Syndromes / complications*
Female
Humans
Polychondritis, Relapsing / complications*