Abnormal morphology of collagen fibers in cartilage. In cartilage, collagen II, actually a collagen II:IX:XI heterofibril, is by far the most important type of collagen. A number of abnormalities may be appreciated by electron micrography or biochemical investigations, including sparse collagen fibers in the cartilage matrix.
Abnormal cartilage matrix
Abnormal chondrocyte morphology +
Abnormal cricoid cartilage morphology
Abnormal external ear cartilage morphology +
Abnormality nasal septum cartilage morphology +
Calcification of cartilage +
Cartilage destruction
Chondritis +
Multiple enchondromatosis
Synonyms
Related Synonyms:
Abnormal hyaline collagen
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Abnormal type II collagen