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Relapsing polychondritis with aortic arch aneurysm and aortic arch syndrome

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A case of relapsing polychondritis with aortic arch aneurysm and aortic arch syndrome is described. The pattern of vascular involvement supports the inclusion of relapsing polychondritis within the spectrum of systemic vasculitides.

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  1. Medical Clinic, 1st Faculty of Medicine, University of Naples, Policlinico, Via Pansini 5, I-80131, Napoli, Italy

    M. Giordano & G. Valentini

  2. Department of Radiology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, University of Naples, Policlinico, Via Pansini 5, I-80131, Napoli, Italy

    A. Sodano

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Giordano, M., Valentini, G. & Sodano, A. Relapsing polychondritis with aortic arch aneurysm and aortic arch syndrome. Rheumatol Int 4, 191–193 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00541214

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