Basic calcium phosphate crystals deposited in the periarticular soft tissues, especially the tendons, describes __________.

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HADD (hydroxyapatite deposition disease) is characterized by the deposition of basic calcium phosphate crystals in the periarticular soft tissues, especially the tendons. CPPD (calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate) deposition disease and pseudogout are both characterized by the deposition of different types of crystals in the joints themselves, while gout is characterized by the deposition of urate crystals in the joints.

Basic Calcium Phosphate Crystals Deposited in the Periarticular Soft Tissues