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How do gout and pseudogout differ on Xray?

A

Chondrocalcinosis (linear calcification of articular cartilage) is seen in pseudogout
pseudogout can look similar to OA but without any loss of joint space

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How is pseudogout treated?

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NSAIDs or intra-articular/IM/PO steroids

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What is seen on joint aspiration in pseudogout?

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Weakly positive befringement rhomboid crystals

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What is deposited in the joint in pseudogout?

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calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals

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Risk factors for pseudogout?

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Anything that increases calcium
- Wilsons
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Acromegaly
- Low magnesium/phosphate
Haemochromatosis

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