25 - Pseudogout Flashcards
1
Q
what is pseudogout?
A
basically gout in the knee
2
Q
who is affected by pseudogout?
A
elderly females
3
Q
apart from knee, which other joint is often affected?
A
wrist
4
Q
name 2 diseases which predispose younger individuals to pseudogout?
A
haemochromatosis, hyperparathydoidism
5
Q
character of flares?
A
erratic
6
Q
name 3 causes of pseudogout?
A
idiopathic, hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism
7
Q
name 2 triggers?
A
trauma, intercurrent illness
8
Q
3 drugs for management?
A
NSAIDs, Colchicine, corticosteroids
9
Q
prophylaxis?
A
n/a
