Pseudochondritis may be caused by a number of conditions and needs to be distinguished from true chondritis.
Parameter
Pseudochondritis
Chondritis
tenderness
less tender
more tender
location
not limited to cartilaginous areas
limited to cartilaginous areas
distribution
may be unilateral or bilateral
Conditions that can cause pseudochondritis:
(1) trauma
(2) gout
(3) insect bites
(4) radiotherapy
(5) allergic reaction
(6) burn
(7) cold injury (chilblain)
(8) infection, including lepromatous leprosy
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Specialty: Dermatology, Otolaryngology
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