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CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... synovitis after surgery ... OA in atypical locations ... : Wrist, MCP, or ... infection • Imaging may
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Gouty Arthritis) - MSK ... Therefore, the hand surgeon ... corresponding radiograph, may ... with atypical location ... Arthritides (RA, CPPD
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
synovitis after surgery ... OA in atypical locations ... : Wrist, MCP or ... infection Imaging may ... Radiographically it may
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
optimized before surgery ... the risk of the surgery ... specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... stress testing may
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
(sleep apnea) may ... to identify the location ... pheochromocytoma prior to surgery ... Diagnosis #IM #Endo #Surgery ... Pheo #Diagnosis #Algorithm