31: Gout & Pseudogout Flashcards
1
Q
chondrocalcinosis
A
Ca deposits in articular cartilage
2
Q
in younger pts with pseudogout, what should you consider?
A
primary hyperparathyroid, hemochromatosis, hypoMg, chronic gout, Gitelman’s syndrome
3
Q
how to treat asymptomatic hyperuricemia
A
do not treat