CPPD of the knee
Case contributed by Erik Ranschaert
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Ranschaert E CPPD of the knee. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 20 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-12442
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At the time the case was submitted for publication Erik Ranschaert had no recorded disclosures.
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25 Nov 2010
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Pain in left knee.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
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CPPD of the knee

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Extensive degenerative changes, chondrocalcinosis in both menisci, predominant patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis, and calcification of the gastrocnemius tendon origin.
Case Discussion
Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease (CPPD) in the knee.
The knee is the joint most commonly affected by CPPD. Typical findings are:
- chondrocalcinosis involving both menisci and hyaline cartilage
- predominant patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis
- calcifications of the gastrocnemius tendon
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