A 31-year-old presents with recurrent ear swelling, Joint Pain, and fatigue. Explore the diagnostic journey for this rare systemic condition.
A 31-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 2-week history of left ear swelling. He had similar episodes over the past 2 years, and a 6-month history of weight loss, fatigue, and generalized aches. Physical exam revealed a swollen and tender ear, costochondral joints, and left knee. Lab tests showed an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate. What is the likely diagnosis?
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Autoimmune, Chondritis, Relapsing polychondritis, Rheumatology, Systemic Inflammation
