Aggravation of Relapsing Polychondritis due to the Infection and Its Manifestation on a Nasal Tip Graft.

Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is an uncommon systemic disease that is characterized by episodic and progressive inflammation of the cartilaginous structures, which can be very debilitating and in some instances life-threatening. The pathogenic pathways of RP are largely unknown. However, several hypothesis have been suggested.