Skeletal Radiology

, Volume 7, Issue 1, pp 55–58 | Cite as

Charcot-like joints in calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease

  • Clyde A. Helms
  • Gregory S. Chapman
  • James H. Wild
Articles

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.

Key words

Charcot joints Neuropathic joints Pseudogut Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease 

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© International Skeletal Society 1981

Authors and Affiliations

  • Clyde A. Helms
    • 2
  • Gregory S. Chapman
    • 1
  • James H. Wild
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Radiology, Wilford Hall USAF Medical CenterLackland AFBUSA
  2. 2.Department of RadiologyUCSF School of MedicineSan FranciscoUSA

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