Relapsing polychondritis in systemic sclerosis: A rare vasculitic mimic.

This is a case of relapsing polychondritis mimicking progression of systemic sclerosis, showcasing its challenging features. It emphasises the importance of early diagnosis and prompt management with potential impact on the outcome, while highlighting the complex interplay between these two disease entities and vasculitic mechanisms, which may reflect the shared network of genetic predisposition across autoimmune rheumatic diseases.