Overview of Crystal-Induced Arthritides

BySarah F. Keller, MD, MA, Cleveland Clinic, Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases
Reviewed/Revised Jul 2022
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    Arthritis can result from intra-articular deposition of crystals:

    • Monosodium urate

    • Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate

    • Rarely, others such as calcium oxalate crystals

    Definite diagnosis requires synovial fluid analysis

    Crystal-induced arthritides include the following:

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