Chondromalacia Patellae

"Chondromalacia Patellae" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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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.

Descriptor ID

D046789

MeSH Number(s)

C05.182.100

C17.300.182.100

Concept/Terms

Chondromalacia Patellae

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Diseases [C]
Musculoskeletal Diseases [C05]
Cartilage Diseases [C05.182]
Chondromalacia Patellae [C05.182.100]
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases [C17]
Connective Tissue Diseases [C17.300]
Cartilage Diseases [C17.300.182]
Chondromalacia Patellae [C17.300.182.100]

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