Ultrasonography of auricular cartilage is a potential tool for diagnosing relapsing polychondritis and monitoring disease activity

ConclusionAssessment of RP lesions by ultrasonography is useful for the evaluation of cartilaginous lesions and monitoring of disease activity, especially when considering the treatment response and the timing of drug tapering.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - December 5, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Mitsuharu Yoshida, Yoshinori Taniguchi, Takeshi Yoshida, Hirofumi Nishikawa, Yoshio Terada Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research