Chondrocalcinosis
Chondrocalcinosis
Definition
An acute episode of pain, swelling, and redness, sometimes associated with fever. It is caused by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in the joints.
Also known as calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, pseudogout — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 1156 per MONDO
- ICD9 275.49 per MONDO
- ICD9 712.1 per MONDO
- MESH D002805 per MONDO
- NCIT C34955 per MONDO
- SCTID 239832006 per MONDO
- UMLS C0553730 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bone element | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Bone element | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Connective tissue | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skeletal joint | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |