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CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

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

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
Acute CPP Crystal ... positively birefringent ... • Gram stain, culture ... used to diagnose ... #management