pseudogout . Flashcards
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what is pseudogout
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deposition of calcium pyrophosphate in the joints and soft tissues - leads to inflammation
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aetiology of pseudogout
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most common in the elderly
hyperparathyroidism, hypomagnesemia, hypothhyroidism, gout
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why is pseudogout most common in the elderly
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chondrocalcinosis increases with age
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what is chondrocalcinosis
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calcium pyrophosphate deposition occurs in cartilage and other soft tissues in the absence of acute inflammation
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clinical presentation of pseudogout
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monoarthritis - swollen painful and warm joint
knee most common
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Ix in suspected pseudogout
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aspirayion of synovial fluid - can see crystals
raised inflammatory markers
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Mx of pseudogout
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treat acute episode - NSAID/ colchicine
no prophylaxis
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