Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Chondrocalcinosis, commonly associated with aging, is characterized by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals in cartilage and periarticular tissues. Early-onset cases are rare and not well-documented. We report a case of a 60-year-old woman with a probable onset of CPP deposition (CPPD) disease during adolescence, presenting with inflammatory flare-ups and erosive progression following minor trauma. This case highlights the atypical presentation of chondrocalcinosis in a younger individual and emphasizes the potential for erosive joint damage, contributing to the understanding of disease progression and management strategies in similar patients.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.75469
Author: Angelo Nigro
Institution: Ospedale Madonna Delle Grazie
Language: English
Subfield: Nephrology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405238680