Definition: Presence of calcium salts, especially calcium pyrophosphate, in the cartilaginous structures of one or more joints. When accompanied by attacks of goutlike symptoms, it is called pseudogout. (Dorland, 27th ed)
a form of arthritis; note X ref: do not index under CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE unless particularly discussed
Other names Pseudogout; Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Deposition; Chondrocalcinoses
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Chondrocalcinosis due to Apatite crystal deposition
