Refractory relapsing polychondritis, responsive to IL-6 blockade

[摘要] Relapsing polychondritis is a rare immune-mediated condition, causing inflammation of cartilage and other structures, and associated with a high mortality. Its heterogenic nature and rarity raises a number of diagnostic and treatment challenges.

[学科分类] 传染病学

[关键词] Relapsing polychondritis;scleritis;IL-6 blockade;tocilizumab