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Definition of Pseudogout

Pseudogout: Inflammation of the joints caused by deposits of calcium pyrophosphate crystals, resulting in arthritis, most commonly of the knees, wrists, shoulders, hips, and ankles, usually affecting only one or a few joints at a time. True gout is due to a different type of crystal formed by the precipitation of uric acid.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:28:00 PM


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