Gout and ‘pseudogout’

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Two crystal compounds—monosodium urate and calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate—can accumulate in connective tissue and/or joints and can present clinically in several ways. The authors discuss the typical patterns seen with each of the arthropathies induced by these crystals, the options available for treatment, and, in the case of gout, ways for preventing recurrence. They also describe identifying radiographic and microscopic characteristics and provide representative illustrations.

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Anna Beutler

Anna Beutler, MD H. Ralph Schumacher Jr, MD Anna Beutler, MD H. Ralph Schumacher Jr, MD Dr Beutler is a fellow, rheumatology section, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, and a visiting scholar from the rheumatology department, University of Poznan, Poland.

Dr Schumacher is professor of medicine and acting chief, rheumatology section, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and director, Arthritis-Immunology Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia.

H. Ralph Schumacher

Anna Beutler, MD H. Ralph Schumacher Jr, MD Anna Beutler, MD H. Ralph Schumacher Jr, MD Dr Beutler is a fellow, rheumatology section, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, and a visiting scholar from the rheumatology department, University of Poznan, Poland.

Dr Schumacher is professor of medicine and acting chief, rheumatology section, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and director, Arthritis-Immunology Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia.