The condition is more common in older adults. CPPD is estimated to affect 4% to 7% of the adult populations of Europe and the United States. Previous studies have overestimated the prevalence by simply estimating the prevalence of chondrocalcinosis, which is found in many other conditions as well. It may cause considerable pain, but it is never fatal. Women are at a slightly higher risk than men, with an estimated ratio of occurrence of 1.4:1.
Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease
Gout
Ectopic calcification
Metastatic calcification
AA amyloidosis
Secondary systemic amyloidosis
Crystal arthropathy
Cartilage tumor