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What is the definition of Relapsing Polychondritis?
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is characterized by recurrent swelling and inflammation of cartilage and other tissues throughout the body. Cartilage is a tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones at a joint and gives shape and support to other parts of the body. Other parts of the body that may be involved are the airways (trachea), costal (rib) cartilage, eyes, heart, vascular (veins) system, skin, kidney, and nervous system. The signs and symptoms vary from person to person depending on which parts of the body are affected. The exact underlying cause of RP is unknown. There are thought to be genetic and other unknown factors involved. RP often occurs along with autoimmune conditions. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms and clinical examination. Other more common conditions may need to be excluded before RP can be diagnosed.
What are the alternative names for Relapsing Polychondritis?
  • Relapsing polychondritis
  • Chronic atrophic polychondritis
  • Polychondropathia
  • Recurrent polychondritis
Who are the top Relapsing Polychondritis Local Doctors?
Family Medicine
Family Medicine

Atrius Health Inc

500 Congress St, Suite 3c, 
Quincy, MA 
 (1.4 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Marcy Hersh is a Family Medicine provider in Quincy, Massachusetts. Dr. Hersh and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Hersh is currently accepting new patients.

South Shore Internal Medicine Associates Inc.

100 Highland St, 
Milton, MA 
 (3.8 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Peter Martens is a Rheumatologist in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Martens and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Martens is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Evans Medical Foundation Inc

1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, 
Boston, MA 
 (6.7 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Russian
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Eugene Kissin is a Rheumatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kissin and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Kissin is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Relapsing Polychondritis Clinical Trials?
Studies of the Natural History, Pathogenesis, and Outcome of Idiopathic Systemic Vasculitis

Background: - Vasculitis is a group of diseases that inflame and damage blood vessels and tissue. It can cause many medical problems. Few tests can diagnose the disease, and none can reliably predict a relapse. Researchers want to study people s genes and follow people over time to see how the disease affects them.

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Longitudinal Study for Relapsing Polychondritis

Summary: Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare systemic inflammatory disease characterized by recurrent inflammation of cartilage including ears, nose, tracheobronchial tree, chest wall and joints. Less commonly, it can cause inflammation of eyes, vasculature, nervous system, skin and inner ear. The purpose of this study is to study the pathogenesis of RP.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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