crystal arthopathy

Question 1

what are the crystal deposits in gout

Answer 1

monosodium urate

Question 2

what are the crystal deposits in pseudogout

Answer 2

calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD)

Question 3

what are the crystal deposits in tendonitis

Answer 3

basic calcium phosphate hydroxy-apatite

Question 4

what is meant by tophus

Answer 4

uric acid deposits

Question 5

how is uric acid normally removed from the body

Answer 5

mainly via the kidneys but also through the bile system