MR findings in the arthropathy of relapsing polychondritis

作者：Rohena Quinquilla Ivan R^*; Mullens Frank; Chung Ellen M

来源：Pediatric Radiology, 2013, 43(9): 1221-1226.

DOI：10.1007/s00247-013-2644-y

• Relapsing polychondritis
• MRI
• Child

We report a case of relapsing polychondritis involving three synovial joints in a child. Initial presentation was at 5 years of age with periorbital edema and chemosis of the conjunctiva with a definite diagnosis established at 9 years of age following an acute monoarticular arthropathy of the knee. The role of MRI in suggesting the diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis is emphasized by demonstrating a unique pattern of inflammation and enhancement that preferentially involves the perichondrium and chondroepiphysis.

• 出版日期2013-9