Crystal Deposition Arthropaties Flashcards
1
Q
Type of crystal deposited in calcific tendinitis
A
calcium hydroxyapatite
2
Q
where is HADD usually located?
A
tendons (supraspinatus in the shoulder)
3
Q
rapid destruction of the shoulder due to intra-articular HADD
A
Milwaukee shoulder
4
Q
CPPD crystal birefringence
A
positively birefringent
5
Q
Hallmark radiographic feature of CPPD
A
chondrocalcinosis
6
Q
place of chondrocalcinosis in the wrist
A
triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC)
7
Q
SLAC wrist is associated with
A
CPPD arthropathy
8
Q
large subchondral cysts is associated with
A
CPPD
9
Q
hook-like osteophytes
A
CPPD and hemachromatosis
10
Q
sodium urate crystal deposition
A
gout
11
Q
negatively birefingent crystals
A
sodium urate (Gout)
12
Q
radiographic hallmark of gout
A
sharply marginated erosions with overhanging edges. soft tissue gouty tophi are sometimes seen
