Idiopathic widespread calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease in a young patient

We report a case of generalized chondrocalcinosis in a 34-year-old man with no familial or medical history of associated diseases. Radiographs revealed calcification of the articular cartilages of the limbs, the fibrous rings around the intervertebral disks, the triangular cartilages of the wrists,...

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Published in:Skeletal radiology 2002-04, Vol.31 (4), p.246-250
Main Authors: Hayashi, Masanori, Matsunaga, Tomomi, Tanikawa, Hirotaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Arthritis
Calcium
calcium pyrophosphate
Calcium Pyrophosphate - metabolism
Cartilage, Articular - metabolism
Cartilage, Articular - pathology
Chondrocalcinosis - complications
Chondrocalcinosis - diagnostic imaging
Chondrocalcinosis - metabolism
Deposition
Disease
Drug therapy
Family medical history
Humans
Male
Pain - etiology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:We report a case of generalized chondrocalcinosis in a 34-year-old man with no familial or medical history of associated diseases. Radiographs revealed calcification of the articular cartilages of the limbs, the fibrous rings around the intervertebral disks, the triangular cartilages of the wrists, and the pubic symphysis. On the basis of the presence of calcium pyrophosphate in the synovial fluid of his right ankle and generalized chondrocalcinosis, the patient was diagnosed with idiopathic calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystal deposition disease. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroid treatment provided symptomatic relief.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/s00256-002-0479-y