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Hypophosphatasia associated with calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposits in cartilage |
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| Authors: | John D O'Duffy |
| Abstract: | A 51-year-old woman with hypophosphatasia had diffuse bone pain and widespread calcification in articular cartilage. Attacks of monarthritis had occurred for 27 years. Analysis of cartilage from the pubic symphysis revealed calcium pyrophosphate crystals. |
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