title: Crystal arthritis: a clinician's view.
abstract: Arthritis, which can be acute, chronic or asymptomatic, is caused by a variety of crystal deposition in joints. The three main types of crystal arthritis are monosodium urate (gout), calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate, and calcium phosphate (usually hydroxyapatite). A clinical approach to diagnosis and management.
authors.affiliation: Monash University, Victoria.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001168:Arthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D015210:Arthritis, Gouty / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002131:Calcium Pyrophosphate / Q000378:metabolism; D002805:Chondrocalcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003078:Colchicine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003460:Crystallization; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006073:Gout / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites / Q000378:metabolism; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D010489:Periarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D014527:Uric Acid; D003078:Colchicine; D002131:Calcium Pyrophosphate