Open AccessCalcium pyrophosphate crystals in L4‐L5 facet joint from small fluid sample
Author(s) -
Kanzawa Yohei,
Ohnishi Jun,
Ishimaru Naoto,
Kinami Saori
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of general and family medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2189-7948
DOI - 10.1002/jgf2.520
Subject(s) - medicine , calcium pyrophosphate , facet (psychology) , joint (building) , chondrocalcinosis , celecoxib , calcium , pyrophosphate , osteoarthritis , pathology , biochemistry , chemistry , structural engineering , psychology , social psychology , alternative medicine , enzyme , personality , engineering , big five personality traits
The image shows calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease‐induced facet joint arthritis in a Japanese female. In this case, an extremely small fluid specimen meant it was not possible for a full analysis set, but gram stain and culture allowed correct diagnosis. The patient was successfully treated with celecoxib.