GENERAL FEATURES OF CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE DEPOSITION DISEASE
Background. Calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease is due to deposition of calcium pyrophosphate to hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage and soft tissues. Clinical presentation may be as acute arthritis, chronic arthritis and associated with osteoarthritis. CPPD can be idiopathic or secondary,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Amaltea Medical Publishing House
2016-09-01
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Series: | Romanian Journal of Rheumatology |
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Online Access: | https://rjr.com.ro/articles/2016.3/RJR_2016_3_Art-04.pdf |