CRYSTAL INDUCED ARTHROPATHIES Flashcards

1
Q

hyperuricemia caused
primary/secondary effects

monosodium urate
tophi

A

gout

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2
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aka pseudogout

> 50 M=F
hereditary, sporadic and secondary types
events leading up to crystalization is unk

asymptomatic
acute, subacute, chronic arthritis
may mimic RA/OA
monoarticular, polyarticular
knees, wrists, elbows
A

calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition disease

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