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Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
) - MSK Radiology ... These are CLASSIC ... ON THE X-RAY! ... - **MSK rads ... #msk #rheumatology
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
on XRay - Age > ... Myeloma - punched out ... sequestrum, cloaca, and ... #Bone #Tumors #Diagnosis ... #msk #lesions #
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
occur around the knee ... on XRay Age < 30 ... Myeloma - punched out ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #MSK #pediatrics
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
disease states Pathophysiology ... if < 50 Years Age ... : • Advanced age ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... #Comparison #rheumatology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... Factors: • Advanced age ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... #treatment #rheumatology
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
commonly affects the knee ... #Degenerative #Comparison ... #Versus #MSK #JointDisease ... #JointPain #Diagnosis ... #pathophysiology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
HIV dementia Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis: MRI ... Findings: • Rule out ... Decrease in striatal gray ... with low CD4 counts