Crystal deposition diseases
Crystal deposition diseases are a spectrum of arthritides induced by cellular reaction and inflammatory response in and around joints due to microcrystals. The most common of these disorders are gout, calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate and calcium hydroxyapatite deposition disease. The difference in the pathophysiology of these diseases means they are unique in their clinical presentation and […]
Dr Mostafa Ellatif, Dr Dhiren Shah
Northwick Park Hospital