Relapsing polychondritis with Castleman-like lymphadenopathy: a case report

Clin Rheumatol. 1997 Sep;16(5):480-4. doi: 10.1007/BF02238942.

Abstract

Relapsing Polychondritis (RP) is a systemic disorder characterized by an inflammatory process involving predominantly cartilaginous structures and the cardiovascular system. Lymphadenopathy is a very uncommon finding of RP. We report on a patient affected by RP presenting with lymphadenopathy of Castleman-like type quickly responsive to corticosteroids. The bronchial involvement and the evolution of the inflammatory process in a 3-year follow-up has been documented by computed tomography of the chest.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Castleman Disease / complications*
  • Castleman Disease / pathology
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polychondritis, Relapsing / complications*
  • Polychondritis, Relapsing / drug therapy
  • Polychondritis, Relapsing / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Immunosuppressive Agents