Charcot-like joints in calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease
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Abstract
Two cases of Charcot-like joints in patients with pseudogout who were otherwise neurologically intact are presented. The arthropathy of pseudogout should include Charcot-like joints and it is emphasized that an apparent Charcot joint should raise the question of pseudogout.
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Charcot joints Neuropathic joints Pseudogut Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition diseasePreview
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