Crystal arthropathies are a group of joint disorders due to deposition of crystals in and around joints, which lead to joint destruction and soft tissue masses. Clinical presentation is variable... Show moreCrystal arthropathies are a group of joint disorders due to deposition of crystals in and around joints, which lead to joint destruction and soft tissue masses. Clinical presentation is variable and diagnosis might be challenging. Therefore, first-line imaging of ultrasound in accessible joints is recommended to assess crystal arthropathies; however, DECT is a useful adjunct to differentiate gout from CPPD. Show less
Sudol-Szopinska, I.; Jurik, A.G.; Eshed, I.; Lennart, J.; Grainger, A.; Ostergaard, M.; ... ; Schueller-Weiderkamm, C. 2015