Gout Flashcards
1
Q
What are 4 conditions that can cause gout due to increased urate production?
A
primary (idiopathic) gout
myeloproiferative/lymphoproliferative disorders
tumor lysis syndrome
hypothanthine guanine phosphoribosyl transferase deficiency
2
Q
T/F both loop and thiazide diuretics can cause gaout due to decreased urate clearance
A
true
3
Q
what are gout crystals formed from?
A
monosodium urate crystals
4
Q
are the monosodium urate crystals of gout found intracellularly or extracellularly
A
can be both!
5
Q
what is the composition of pseudogout crystals?
A
calcium pyrophosphate
pseudogout more commonly affects the knee but there is no association with myeloproliferative dissorders
