Calcium pyrophosphate crystals in L4‐L5 facet joint from small fluid sample | Zendy

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Calcium 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.

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