Back to Basics: Toxic Shock Syndrome
Today's quick review of Toxic Shock Syndrome is brought to you by Dr. Lynn Manganiello.
Today's quick review of Toxic Shock Syndrome is brought to you by Dr. Lynn Manganiello.
Pseudogout
· Aka Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)
· Findings:
o Deposits of calcium pyrophosphate crystals within the joint space-> seen as chondrocalcinosis (calcification of the cartilage) on x-ray
· Affected Groups:
o Age >50 years
o Both genders impacted equally
o Hemochromatosis
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