Pseudogut Flashcards
1
Q
Aspiration shows
A
weakly-positively birefringent rhomboid-shaped crystals
(calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals)
2
Q
If pseudogout under 60, suspect one of the following risk factors
A
haemochromatosis
hyperparathyroidism
low magnesium, low phosphate
acromegaly, Wilson’s disease
3
Q
Xray shows
A
chondrocalcinosis - in knee linear calcifications of the meniscus and articular cartilage
4
Q
Management of pseudogout
A
NSAIDs
intra-articular, intra-muscular or oral steroids as for gout
