Chondrocalcinosis
| 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) |
| Notes: |
a form of arthritis; note X ref: do not index under CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE unless particularly discussed |
| Also Called: |
Pseudogout,Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Deposition |
| Previously Indexed: |
Calcinosis (1966-1971),Joint Diseases (1966-1971) |
Chondrocalcinosis Definitions and Terms
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