Defining Clinical Subgroups in Relapsing Polychondritis: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
ConclusionOur findings indicate that there are 3 subgroups of patients with RP , with differences in time to diagnosis, clinical and radiologic characteristics, and disease ‐related complications. Recognizing a broader spectrum of clinical patterns in RP , beyond cartilaginous involvement of the ear and upper airway, may facilitate more timely diagnosis.
Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Marcela Ferrada,
Casey A. Rimland,
Kaitlin Quinn,
Keith Sikora,
Jeff Kim,
Clint Allen,
Arlene Sirajuddin,
Wendy Goodspeed,
Marcus Chen,
Peter C. Grayson Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
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