mahendra
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A radiologist notes the presence of fine, radiographically dense
crystals in the tissues of a knee joint. This patient most likely has
which of the following types of arthropathy?
A. Gonococcal arthritis
B. Gouty arthritis
C. Osteoarthritis
D. Pseudogout
E. Rheumatoid arthritis
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| asmi
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I THINK D
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| asmi
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gout: usually attacks first great toe , hyperurecemia , urate or MSU crystals in SF.Its male dominant disease. MSU crystals are needle shaped
pseudogout : usually attacks knee joint first , no hyperurecemia , calcium crystals(CPPD) , Equal incidence in males and females. CPPD crystals are rhomboid shaped.
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| leftfoot
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 thanks asmi...can you tell some causes of pseudogout?
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| asmi
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HERE IS A LINK U CAN FIND IT USEFUL
http://www.arthritis.ca/types%20of%20arthritis/ps...
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| leftfoot
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thanks asmi..
i appreciate it
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