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Pseudogout
Medical Questions » Pseudogout
| Name: Pseudogout |
| Also known as: Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease |
| Sudden, repeated attacks of severe arthritis in a major joint. |
Causes of Pseudogout
The deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in joints due to a metabolic disorder. |
Symptoms of Pseudogout
Pseudogout has exactly the same symptoms as gout with acute pain in, and redness over a joint, but affects the knees and other large joints. Patients are usually elderly, and complain of recurrent, severe attacks of pain. |
Tests for Pseudogout
Diagnosed by identifying the responsible crystals in the fluid that may be drawn out of the affected joint through a needle. X-rays show arthritis and calcification around the joint. |
Treatment for Pseudogout
Involves use of anti-inflammatory drugs (eg. indomethacin, naproxen), and injections of steroids into the joint. Unlike gout, there are no medications that can be used in the long term to prevent further attacks.
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Complications of Pseudogout of its treatment
Permanent arthritis in repeatedly affected joints. |
Likely Outcome of Pseudogout
Control of each attack is usually good, but repeated attacks may occur. |
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