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What is the definition of Relapsing Polychondritis?
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is characterized by recurrent swelling and inflammation of cartilage and other tissues throughout the body. Cartilage is a tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones at a joint and gives shape and support to other parts of the body. Other parts of the body that may be involved are the airways (trachea), costal (rib) cartilage, eyes, heart, vascular (veins) system, skin, kidney, and nervous system. The signs and symptoms vary from person to person depending on which parts of the body are affected. The exact underlying cause of RP is unknown. There are thought to be genetic and other unknown factors involved. RP often occurs along with autoimmune conditions. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms and clinical examination. Other more common conditions may need to be excluded before RP can be diagnosed.
What are the alternative names for Relapsing Polychondritis?
  • Relapsing polychondritis
  • Chronic atrophic polychondritis
  • Polychondropathia
  • Recurrent polychondritis
Who are the top Relapsing Polychondritis Local Doctors?
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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
Washington, DC 
202-444-8168
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Kaitlin Quinn is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Takayasu Arteritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Vasculitis, and MAGIC Syndrome. Dr. Quinn is currently accepting new patients.

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Penn Rheumatology University City

3737 Market Street, 8th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-662-2454
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Shubhasree Banerjee is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Banerjee is board certified in Internal Medicine, 2013 and Rheumatology, 2016. Dr. Banerjee is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Swedish Cherry Hill

500 17th Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
206-320-2000
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Nimali Mendis is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mendis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoarthritis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Mendis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mendis is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Relapsing Polychondritis Clinical Trials?
Pragmatic, Open-Label, Two-Stage, Pilot Study of Effectiveness of Immunomodulatory Medications for Patients With Relapsing Polychondritis
Pragmatic, Open-Label, Two-Stage, Pilot Study of Effectiveness of Immunomodulatory Medications for Patients With Relapsing Polychondritis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: Open label pragmatic two-stage non-randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of five different standard of care treatment options for patients with relapsing polychondritis (RP).

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Studies of the Natural History, Pathogenesis, and Outcome of Idiopathic Systemic Vasculitis
Studies of the Natural History, Pathogenesis, and Outcome of Idiopathic Systemic Vasculitis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 17, 2026

Background: \- Vasculitis is a group of diseases that inflame and damage blood vessels and tissue. It can cause many medical problems. Few tests can diagnose the disease, and none can reliably predict a relapse. Researchers want to study people's genes and follow people over time to see how the disease affects them.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center