Basic Calcium Phosphate
Also written as BCP.
Basic calcium phosphate (BCP) deposition disease is caused by the deposition of hydroxyapatite or apatite crystals and other basic calcium phosphate salts (octacalcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate) in soft tissues.
What our notes say
- Basic calcium phosphate (BCP) deposition disease is caused by the deposition of hydroxyapatite or apatite crystals and other basic calcium phosphate salts (octacalcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate) in soft tissues. (Crystal arthropathies)
- Rheumatic diseases associated with basic calcium phosphate deposition: (Crystal arthropathies)
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