[Eye a symptoms in relapsing polychondritis (author's transl)].
This is a rare auto-immune illness with necrosis of cartilages. Palpebral oedema, conjunctivitis, episcleritis, iridocyclitis and proptosis belong to this syndrom. But the cataracts often described are iatrogenic, due to the intense corticotherapy required. A report is given of one personal observation and discussion of new therapeutical possibilities.
D002386:Cataract / Q000139:chemically induced; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005132:Eye Manifestations; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011081:Polychondritis, Relapsing / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011241:Prednisone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D011241:Prednisone
Les symptômes oculaires de la polychondrite chronique atrophiante.