Relapsing polychondritis after COVID-19 vaccination

Respirol Case Rep. 2024 Aug 30;12(9):e70008. doi: 10.1002/rcr2.70008. eCollection 2024 Sep.

Abstract

Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare inflammatory disorder involving immune-mediated destruction of cartilaginous structures. Herein, we present the first report of a strong association between COVID-19 vaccination and RP development. Clinicians should be aware that RP is among the autoimmune diseases that can develop after mRNA vaccination.

Keywords: COVID‐19; relapsing polychondritis; vaccine.

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  • Case Reports