Chondrocalcinosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Knee pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

There is linear calcification seen outlining the articular surfaces of both knees involves both lateral and medial menisci. Early osteoarthritis changes are seen involving the knee joints in the form of prominent tibial spines.

Case Discussion

Chondrocalcinosis refers to the presence of gross calcium deposition within articular cartilage. 
This is a known case of CPPD. The other causes of chondrocalcinosis can be remembered with this mnemonic.

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