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pseudogout Flashcards

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what

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crystal arthropathy caused by calcium pyrophosphate crystals

chondrocalcinosis

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presentation

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hot, swollen, painful stiff knee

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fluid aspiration shows

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calcium pyrophosphate crystals
rhomboid shaped crystals
positive birefringent

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x-ray change

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chondrocalcinosis

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Mx

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nsaids
colchicine
joint aspiration 
steroid injections
oral steroids
joint washout
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