Crystal arthropathies

Crystal arthropathies represent a heterogenic group of skeletal diseases associated with the deposition of mineralised material within joints and periarticular soft tissues. Gout is the most common and pathogenetically best understood crystal arthropathy, followed by basic calcium phosphate and calc...

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Published inDer Pathologe Vol. 32; no. 3; p. 193
Main Authors Fuerst, M, Zustin, J, Rüther, W
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.05.2011
Subjects
Arthritis - pathology
Arthritis, Gouty - pathology
Calcium Phosphates
Calcium Pyrophosphate
Cartilage, Articular - pathology
Chondrocalcinosis - pathology
Female
Humans
Joints - pathology
Male
Menisci, Tibial - pathology
Microscopy, Electron
Osteoarthritis - pathology
Periarthritis - pathology
Synovial Membrane - pathology
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Summary:Crystal arthropathies represent a heterogenic group of skeletal diseases associated with the deposition of mineralised material within joints and periarticular soft tissues. Gout is the most common and pathogenetically best understood crystal arthropathy, followed by basic calcium phosphate and calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition diseases, and, in very rare cases, calcium oxalate crystal arthropathy. These crystals are responsible for different rheumatic syndromes, including acute or chronic synovial inflammation, and also contribute to cartilage degeneration. This review gives an overview of the pathological and clinical changes of these arthropathies.
ISSN:1432-1963
DOI:10.1007/s00292-011-1422-6