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Artistic depiction of pseudogout crystals (calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals) Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystal deposition disease, also known as pseudogout and pyrophosphate arthropathy, is a rheumatologic disease which is thought to be secondary to abnormal accumulation of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals within joint soft tissues. [1]
Crystal arthropathy is a class of joint disorder (called arthropathy) that is characterized by accumulation of tiny crystals in one or more joints. Polarizing microscopy and application of other crystallographic techniques have improved identification of different microcrystals including monosodium urate , calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate ...
Other names: Arthritis uratica, or Podagra when of the foot: Medical illustration of the big toe joint affected by gout: Specialty: Rheumatology: Symptoms: Joint pain, swelling, and redness [1] Usual onset: Older males, [1] postmenopausal women [2] Causes: Uric acid [2] Risk factors: Diet high in meat or beer, being overweight, genetics [1] [3 ...
Gout in foot joints is most common, with gout often affecting the big toe joint. However, other joints can be affected as well, particularly those in the lower body. For example, gout in ankles or ...
English: Microscopy with polarized light of tissue by a metatarsal joint, showing crystals whereof some (one annotated) have rhomboid shape and weak positive nirefringence, consistent with calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease (pseudogout).
Uric acid forms crystals around joints in the body, most commonly in the big toe or knee, but can be found in any joint. When this occurs, the affected joint results in severe pain, swelling and ...
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Tophi form in the joints, cartilage, bones, and other places throughout the body. Sometimes, tophi break through the skin and appear as white or yellowish-white, chalky nodules. Without treatment, tophi may develop on average about ten years after the onset of gout, although their first appearance can range from three to forty-two years.