Learn About Chondrocalcinosis 2

What is the definition of Chondrocalcinosis 2?
Chondrocalcinosis 2 is a rare disease characterized by the accumulation of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPP) crystals in and around the joints. Signs and symptoms of the disease include chronic joint pain or sudden, recurrent episodes of pain, as well as stiffness or swelling of the joints. Chondrocalcinosis 2 is actually a familial form of chondrocalcinosis (also known as calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease or CPPD), which is caused by a similar buildup of CPP crystals but is associated with the aging process. Chondrocalcinosis 2 is caused by changes in the ANKH gene. The disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Chondrocalcinosis 2 is diagnosed based on imaging such as X-rays. The diagnosis can be confirmed with genetic testing of the ANKH gene.
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What are the alternative names for Chondrocalcinosis 2?
  • Chondrocalcinosis 2
  • CCAL2
  • CPPDD
  • Calcium gout
  • Calcium gout, familial
  • Calcium pyrophosphate arthropathy
  • Calcium pyrophosphate arthropathy, familial
  • Chondrocalcinosis familial articular
  • Familial Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease
  • Familial articular chondrocalcinosis
  • Pseudogout, familial
Who are the top Chondrocalcinosis 2 Local Doctors?
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Emilio Filippucci
Elite
Highly rated in
14
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Università Politecnica Delle Marche

Rheumatology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Molecular Sciences, 
Ancona, IT 

Emilio Filippucci practices in Ancona, Italy. Filippucci is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chondrocalcinosis 2. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Synovitis, Arthritis, and Chondrocalcinosis 2.

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Pascal Guggenbuhl
Elite
Highly rated in
12
conditions

Rennes University Hospital

Rennes, FR 

Pascal Guggenbuhl practices in Rennes, France. Guggenbuhl is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chondrocalcinosis 2. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chondrocalcinosis 2, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, and Infectious Arthritis.

 
 
 
 
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Walter Grassi
Distinguished
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16
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Rheumatology Associates

Rheumatology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Molecular Sciences, 
Ancona, IT 

Walter Grassi practices in Ancona, Italy. Grassi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chondrocalcinosis 2. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Synovitis, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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