Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics
Crystalline Arthritis
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General Principles
Definition
Crystalline arthritis is caused by deposition of microcrystals in joints and periarticular tissues. Common types of crystalline arthritis are gout, pseudogout, and apatite disease.
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General Principles
Definition
Crystalline arthritis is caused by deposition of microcrystals in joints and periarticular tissues. Common types of crystalline arthritis are gout, pseudogout, and apatite disease.
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