Chondrocalcinosis is seen in :
Correct Answer: Ochronosis
Description: Chondrocalcinosis refers to calcification of aicular cailage. Chondrocalcinosis is seen in: Osteoahritis Gout CPPD Hemochromatosis Wilson's disease HADD Ochronosis Acromegaly Oxalosis Ochronosis refers to the connective tissue manifestation of alkaptonuria and is so named because of the ochre/yellow colour of the deposited pigment seen during microscopic examination. Alkaptonuria is produced by a defect in the metabolism of homogentisic acid that leads to darkening of the urine when exposed to air or reducing agents. Ref: Imaging of Ahritis and Metabolic Bone Disease edited by Barbara N. W. Weissman page 36. Bone and Joint Disorders By Francis A. Burgener page 137.
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