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Chondrocalcinosis or cartilage calcification is calcification (accumulation of calcium salts) in hyaline cartilage and/or fibrocartilage. [1] Chondrocalcinosis is an observation that can be visualized through diagnostic imaging tests such as X-rays , CT , MRI , and ultrasound .
The condition is more common in older adults. [5] CPPD is estimated to affect 4% to 7% of the adult populations of Europe and the United States. [16] Previous studies have overestimated the prevalence by simply estimating the prevalence of chondrocalcinosis, which is found in many other conditions as well. [16]
Chondrocalcinosis [3] aka Pseudogout: accumulation of calcium pyrophosphate: positive Causes. Deposition of crystals in joints; Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate ...
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In pseudogout/chondrocalcinosis/calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, the crystal is calcium pyrophosphate. Diabetic arthropathy (M14.2, E10-E14) is caused by diabetes. Neuropathic arthropathy (M14.6) is associated with a loss of sensation. Spondylarthropathy is any form of arthropathy of the vertebral column. [5]
A man in his 40s ate a carnivore diet that resulted in extremely high cholesterol levels, so much so that cholesterol came out of his palms, elbows and the soles of his feet, according to a recent ...