Detection and identification of crystals in synovial fluid

Synovial fluid analysis for crystals represents one of the most important laboratory test for the evaluation of rheumatic diseases. The identification of monosodium urate and calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals allows the prompt diagnosis of gout and pyrophosphate crystal-related arthropaties....

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Main Authors: E. Pascual, F. Oliviero, L. Punzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-09-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/501