该病例突出了罕见的复发性多软骨炎(RP),表现为血清阴性边缘叶脑炎,一种罕见的神经系统并发症.一名70岁女性患者,有RP相关炎症史,伴随着神经精神症状,通过多学科合作诊断。快速给予类固醇治疗,其次是硫唑嘌呤,导致显著的身体和认知恢复。该病例强调了多学科方法在诊断和治疗具有神经系统表现的复杂自身免疫性疾病中的重要性。
The presented case highlights a rare instance of relapsing polychondritis (RP) manifesting as seronegative limbic encephalitis, an uncommon neurological complication. A 70-year-old female patient with a history of RP-related inflammation, along with neuropsychiatric symptoms, was diagnosed through multidisciplinary collaboration. Swift administration of steroid therapy, followed by azathioprine, led to remarkable physical and cognitive recovery. This case emphasises the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing and treating complex autoimmune disorders with neurological manifestations.