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Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition and other crystal deposition diseases. Curr Opin Rheumatol 1993 Jul;5(4):517-21

Date

07/01/1993

Pubmed ID

8357748

DOI

10.1097/00002281-199305040-00018

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0027227944 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   10 Citations

Abstract

Recent advances in understanding the pathogenesis and mechanisms of tissue damage related to calcium-containing crystals are highlighted in this review. The clinical spectrum of diseases related to crystal deposition has broadened and includes distinct neurologic syndromes associated with hypertrophy and calcification of the ligamentum flavum or posterior longitudinal ligament in the cervical spine. Diagnostic methods of crystal identification are also reviewed.

Author List

Ryan LM

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Aged
Calcium Pyrophosphate
Chondrocalcinosis
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged