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calcium pyrophosphate crystals deposition

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Also known as: CPPD

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pseudogout

In arthritis: Crystalloid arthritis
Pseudogout is caused by rhomboid-shaped calcium pyrophosphate crystals deposition (CPPD) into the joint space, which leads to symptoms that closely resemble gout. Typically occurring in one or two joints, such as the knee, ankles, wrists, or shoulders, pseudogout can last between one day and four weeks and is self-limiting in…
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