2 results
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
Pathophysiology: • Pyrophosphate ... Acute CPP Crystal ... positively birefringent ... • Gram stain, culture ... Gram stain and culture
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate ... Acute CPP Crystal ... Rhomboid shaped • Weakly ... positively birefringent ... • Gram stain, culture