TMJ Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Deposition Disease


KEY FACTS

Terminology

  • Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease ( CPPD )

  • Metabolic disease resulting in peri- or intraarticular chondrocalcinosis

    • Tophaceous (tumoral) TMJ form most prevalent

  • Synonym: Pseudogout

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