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Does Relapsing Polychondritis affect only cartilage?

April 26, 2017affect cartilage polychondritis relapsing

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Does Relapsing Polychondritis affect only cartilage?

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No. In addition, it can affect proteoglycan-rich tissues, such as the eyes, aorta, heart, and skin. Other problems include pain, arthritis, eye inflammation, hearing and balance disorders, vasculitis, endocrine system, skin disorders and cranial nerve or brain involvement. Additionally, up to 30% of persons with RPC have another autoimmune disease.