Relapsing Polychondritis (RP) is a rare disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by recurring inflammation and destruction
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214 Bras J Rheumatol 2010;50(2):211-6 received on 12/12/2008. approved on 05/07/2009. We declare no conflict of interest. 39th rheumatology Ward; Santa Casa da misericórdia do rio de Janeiro. 1. Physician, Post-Graduate Degree in rheumatology from Santa Casa da misericórdia do rio de Janeiro 2. Physician, Post-Graduate Degree in rheumatology from Santa Casa da misericórdia do rio de Janeiro 3. Physician, Post-Graduate Degree in rheumatology from Santa Casa da misericórdia do rio de Janeiro 4. assistant Physician of the rheumatology Department of Santa Casa da misericórdia do rio de Janeiro 5. Chief of the rheumatology Department of Santa Casa da misericórdia do rio de Janeiro Correspondence to: Washington alves Bianchi. rua Santa Luzia, 206, Castelo – rio de Janeiro – rJ. CEP: 20020-020. E-mail: [email protected] aBStraCt
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