Auricular Chondritis in a Postpartum Flare of SLE and APS

Auricular Chondritis in a Postpartum Flare of SLE and APS

Introduction: Auricular chondritis has been occasionally described in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Materials and methods: We report the case of a woman with a previous history of APS who presented with auricular chondritis with onset of SLE s...

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Main Authors: Elodie Ponce, Bertrand Lioger, Yves Gruel, Jerome Potin, Francois Maillot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2014-10-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
Auricular chondritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, post partum
Online Access:http://ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/78
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Summary:Introduction: Auricular chondritis has been occasionally described in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Materials and methods: We report the case of a woman with a previous history of APS who presented with auricular chondritis with onset of SLE symptoms during the postpartum period. Conclusion: SLE and APS should be taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis of auricular chondritis.
ISSN:2284-2594

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