Gout vs. pseudogout: crystal lab findings
Mnemonic:
P seduogout crystals are
P ositive birefringent
P Polygon shaped
Gout therefore is the negative needle shaped crystals. Also, gout classically strikes great Toe, and its hallmark is Tophi.
P seduogout crystals are
P ositive birefringent
P Polygon shaped
Gout therefore is the negative needle shaped crystals. Also, gout classically strikes great Toe, and its hallmark is Tophi.
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