Pseudogout Flashcards
1
Q
What is pseudogout caused by?
A
Accumulation of calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate crystals in the articular space
2
Q
What are the metabolic causes of pseudogout?
A
Haemochromatosis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypophosphataemia
3
Q
What is the common presentation of pseudogout?
A
Elderly women
Sore knees erratically flaring
4
Q
What is the name of calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate in the joints?
A
Chondrocalcinosis
5
Q
Tests?
A
Aspirate
X ray
Polarised light microscopy
6
Q
What is seen on polarised light microscopy in pseudogout?
A
Positively birifringent rhomboid crystals
7
Q
Treatment?
A
NSAIDs
I.A corticosteroids
8
Q
What may be seen on the x ray of pseudogout?
A
Calcium deposits I.A.
