Abstract Number: 0666 • ACR Convergence 2020
Identification of Intracellular Vacuoles in Synovial Fluid with Calcium Pyrophosphate and Monosodium Urate Crystals
Background/Purpose: Synovial fluid analysis using polarized microscopy is the gold standard for the diagnosis of crystal-related arthritis. In our experience, we have noted that, when…Abstract Number: 0684 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Shrinking Toe: A Sign of Crystal Dissolution During Urate Lowering Treatment of Severe Gouty Arthropathy
Background/Purpose: Serum urate (SU) lowering has been reported to improve gout erosions. We observed that it may also lead to compaction of toe MTP or…