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===General=== | ===General=== | ||
*Classically found in the knee. | *Classically found in the knee. | ||
===Radiology=== | |||
*Similar to [[osteoarthritis]] - joint space narrowing & subchondral sclerosis.<ref name=learningrads>URL: [http://www.learningradiology.com/archives04/COW%20102-CPPD/cppdcorrectpage.htm http://www.learningradiology.com/archives04/COW%20102-CPPD/cppdcorrectpage.htm]. Accessed on: 9 October 2013.</ref> | |||
Findings suggestive of CPPD:<ref name=learningrads>URL: [http://www.learningradiology.com/archives04/COW%20102-CPPD/cppdcorrectpage.htm http://www.learningradiology.com/archives04/COW%20102-CPPD/cppdcorrectpage.htm]. Accessed on: 9 October 2013.</ref> | |||
*Subchondral cysts (large) - important. | |||
*Intra-articular bodies, several. | |||
*Increased narrowing of patellofemoral joint. | |||
===Microscopic=== | ===Microscopic=== | ||