All::Rheumatology::Diseases::Pseudogout
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What is the more accurate term for pseudogout?
Acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition disease.
PseudogoutWhat causes pseudogout, and what crystals are deposited?
Pseudogout is caused by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals in the synovium.
PseudogoutWhat age group is strongly associated with pseudogout?
Pseudogout is strongly associated with increasing age.
PseudogoutWhat are some underlying risk factors for developing pseudogout at a younger age (< 60 years)?
Haemochromatosis, hyperparathyroidism, low magnesium, low phosphate, acromegaly, Wilson's disease.
PseudogoutWhich joints are most commonly affected by pseudogout?
Knee, wrist, and shoulders are most commonly affected.
PseudogoutWhat is the characteristic finding in joint aspiration for pseudogout?
Weakly-positively birefringent rhomboid-shaped crystals.
PseudogoutWhat radiographic finding is associated with pseudogout?
Chondrocalcinosis, seen as linear calcifications of the meniscus and articular cartilage, especially in the knee.
PseudogoutHow is pseudogout managed?
Aspiration of joint fluid to exclude septic arthritis, and use of NSAIDs or intra-articular, intra-muscular, or oral steroids as for gout.
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