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Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
Disease (CPPD) ... Acute CPP Crystal ... positively birefringent ... • Gram stain, culture ... #Deposition #Disease
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
• Underlying disease ... precipitates with calcium ... Acute CPP Crystal ... positively birefringent ... Monosodium urate deposition