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.
Relapsing Polychondritis, Vasculitis
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.
Longitudinal Study for Relapsing Polychondritis
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University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
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University of Pennsylvania,
Peter Merkel, MD, MPH, STUDY_DIRECTOR, University of Pennsylvania
Shubhasree Banerjee, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pennsylvania
2026-01