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CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
disease states Pathophysiology ... activate inflammatory pathways ... culture used to diagnose ... podagra): 50% of initial ... #rheumatology #Diagnosis
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial ... or alternative complement ... pathways. ... for ANCA-related vasculitis ... glomerular #testing #workup
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
or alternative complement ... pathways. 6) SPEP ... for ANCA-related vasculitis ... glomerular #disease #workup ... #diagnosis #initial
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance (MGRS)

MGRS
• MGRS refers to kidney disease caused by nephrotoxic monoclonal immunoglobulins
Workup: • Kidney ... tubulopathy) - Complement ... pathway activation ... formation causing vasculitis ... #Significance #Diagnosis