Patient Perception of Disease-Related Symptoms and Complications in Relapsing Polychondritis.

Marcela A FerradaPeter C GraysonShubhasree BanerjeeKeith A SikoraRobert A ColbertNinet SinaiiJames D Katz

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2018)

Patient-reported data in RP highlight a significant burden of disease. Patterns of organ involvement may lead to diagnostic delay and influence treatment decisions, ultimately impacting the development of disease-related complications. Timely diagnosis, standardization of treatment approaches, and prevention of disease-related complications are major unmet needs in RP.

Keyphrases

patient reported
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drug induced
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