Polychondritis / HOW MANY OTHER BI WOMEN?

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MM Comments: We need to know how many other BI women have been diagnosed with this rare illness, and /or how many more have the symptoms of this rare auto-immune illness! Please report ASAT! Many thanks, MM

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Chronic Atrophic PolychondritisGeneralized or Systemic ChondromalociaMeyenburg-Altherr-Uehlinger SyndromeRelapsing PerichondritisRelapsing Polychondritisvon Meyenburg DiseaseDisorder Subdivisions: Abstract (General Discussion) The information contained in the Rare Disease Database (RDB) is provided for educational purposes only. It should not be used for diagnostic or treatment purposes. If you order the full text version of this report from NORD, you can contact the agencies listed in the Resources section for more detailed information and avenues to support. In addition, your personal physician may be able to provide details specific to your case.

Polychondritis is a rare degenerative disease characterized by recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body. Deterioration of the cartilage may affect any site of the body where cartilage is present. Ears, larynx and trachea may become "floppy," and the bridge of the nose can collapse into a "saddlenose" shape. The aortic heart valve may also be affected..Resources **IMPORTANT**The information contained in the Organizational Database (ODB) is provided for informational purposes only. There is no implied endorsement by NORD. NORD does not promote or endorse participation in any specific organization. The information is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to ensure that the details for each entry are as current as possible.

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