4 results
Pseudogout: pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Idiopathic (vast majority of cases) -> Mechanism unknown
 - Familial
production - Hyperparathyroidism ... pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD ... and/or x-ray - CPPD ... #Pseudogout #CPPD ... Signs #Symptoms #Pathophysiology
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... About CPPD When ... disease states Pathophysiology ... Hemochromatosis • Hyperparathyroidism ... Imaging may show chondrocalcinosis
Chondrocalcinosis: Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate (CPPD) Deposition Disease

 - Acute CPPD precipitation into the joint space ->
Chondrocalcinosis ... Pyrophosphate Dihydrate (CPPD ... Disease - Acute CPPD ... e.g., wrist) #Chondrocalcinosis ... Signs #Symptoms #Pathophysiology
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
Deposition Disease (CPPD ... ) Pathophysiology ... calcium to form CPP ... Hemochromatosis • Hyperparathyroidism ... Imaging may show chondrocalcinosis