Auricular Chondritis in a Postpartum Flare of SLE and APS

Abstract

Introduction: Auricular chondritis has been occasionally described in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Materials and methods: We report the case of a woman with a previous history of APS who presented with auricular chondritis with onset of SLE symptoms during the postpartum period. Conclusion: SLE and APS should be taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis of auricular chondritis.

Keywords

• Auricular chondritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, post partum