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Crystal related arthropathy defines a syndrome of s..... in response to crystal d...../f..... in the joint. Two types of crystal are commonly implicated: monosodium urate (g.....) & calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (p.....). G..... is more common.
1792 Describe the classical presentation, precipitating factors, & clinical features of gout.
1793 List causes of hyperuricaemia.
1794 Ix of gout.
1795 Demonstrate how to counsel a patient regarding diet to reduce the risk of gout Sx.
1798 Discuss precautions you would take when starting a patient on allopurinol.
1803 Mx of an acute attack of gout.
1799 In pseudogout, shedding of crystals into a joint precipitates acute s..... which resembles gout, except that it is more common in elderly ..... and usually affects the ..... or ..... The attacks are often very painful. In young people it may be associated with haemochromatosis, hyperparathyroidism, Wilson’s disease or alkaptonuria.
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