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Crystalline Arthropathy

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The crystalline arthropathies are a group of disorders in which crystals form in joints or surrounding soft tissue causing inflammation. The most common crystalline diseases in clinical practice are gout and pseudogout (CPPD disease). Gout is characterized by deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the joint and often high serum uric acid levels. Pseudogout is characterized by calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals and sometimes can be secondary to a metabolic condition. The acute management of these conditions relies on reducing inflammation although the long-term treatment strategies differ. If not treated early, these conditions can cause permanent joint damage and disability.

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  1. Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

    Rami ElTaraboulsi

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ElTaraboulsi, R. (2021). Crystalline Arthropathy. In: Esther, R.J. (eds) Clinical Foundations of Musculoskeletal Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42894-5_12

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