Rezidivierende Episkleritis mit Hyperämie der Ohrmuschel als Frühsymptom einer chronischen Polychondritis

Summary

A 49-year-old patient with relapsing polychondritis, who presented in the first instance to an eye department, is described. The patient had episcleritis, papilloedema and posterior scleritis. Both auricles were red, swollen and tender under pressure. The patient responded well to systemic steroid therapy for two weeks. Relapsing polychondritis is a rare connective tissue disorder. Early diagnosis is important, as progressive disease may cause lesions of vital organs (lung, heart).

Key words

Relapsing polychondritis - episkleritis papilloedema - posterior scleritis

Schlüsselwörter

Rezidivierende Polychondritis - Episkleritis - Papillenödem - hintere Skleritis