Which of the following is not seen in pseudogout -
Small joints affected
Large joints affected
Chondrocalcinosis
Deposition of calcium pyrophosphate
It is one of the forms of "calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate" (CPPD) arthropathy.
Pseudogout commonly involves the larger joints.Knee joint is most commonly involved; other sites are wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle. Involvement of small joints is uncommon.
The radiologic hallmark of CPPD is "chondrocalcinosis". Chondrocalcinosis is seen as punctate and/or linear radiodense deposits in fibrocartilaginous joint menisci or articular hyaline cartilage.