[Nasal involvement in atrophic polychondritis. A case report]

Ann Chir Plast Esthet. 1999 Jun;44(3):262-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Relapsing polychondritis is a rare and little known inflammatory disease. The case of a 29-year-old woman who presented with a one-year history of saddle nose is discussed in this article. After waiting for one year, rhinoplasty was decided, with a good result at the 18th month. We prefer to use a calvarial bone graft for this disease and to only operate under stable and minor conditions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nose / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Polychondritis, Relapsing / surgery*