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MeSH Heading: Chondromalacia Patellae
Tree Number(s): C05.182.100; C17.300.182.100
Unique ID: D046789
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D046789
Scope Note: A degeneration of the ARTICULAR CARTILAGE of the PATELLA, caused by a decrease in sulfated MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the ground substance. When accompanied by pain, it is sometimes considered part of or confused with PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME.
Entry Term(s): Patella, Chondromalacia Of
Previous Indexing: Cartilage Diseases (1968-2004)
See Also: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Public MeSH Note: 2005
History Note: 2005
Date Established: 2005/01/01
Date of Entry: 2004/07/19
Revision Date: 2012/07/03

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