Relapsing polychondritis in HIV-infected patients: A report of two cases - 24/08/11
, Suraj G. Reddy b, Lori E. Ramirez, MD a, Timothy Berger, MD a
Correspondence to: Toby Maurer, MD, Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Ave, Bldg 90, Ward 92, Rm 215, San Francisco, CA 94110.San Francisco, California, and Albuquerque, New Mexico
Abstract |
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and degeneration of cartilaginous tissue. We describe the first reported cases of relapsing polychondritis in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and no associated connective tissue diseases. The relationship between autoimmune and HIV diseases is complex and unclear. Treatment of HIV disease with antiretroviral therapy and subsequent immune restoration may lead to the development of autoimmune diseases in genetically susceptible individuals.
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Vol 51 - N° 6
P. 1023-1025 - décembre 2004 Retour au numéro
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