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Re-conceptualizing structural damage in chronic calcium pyrophosphate crystal inflammatory arthritis through ultrasonography: a pictorial essay [PDF]

Exploration of Musculoskeletal Diseases
Calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease is the most prevalent crystal related arthropathy in the older-aged population. The clinical spectrum of CPPD arthropathy can include asymptomatic, acute, and chronic inflammatory disease that primarily ...
Janeth Yinh, Mohamed Jarraya, Peter S. Kim, Ali Guermazi   +3 more
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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis Emerging During Acute Phase of Lung Abscess: A Case Report

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
We report a rare case of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that became clinically apparent during the acute phase of lung infection. This case demonstrates that RA can be diagnosed during the acute course of a respiratory infection and highlights the diagnostic value of rheumatoid factor and anti‐citrullinated protein antibodies testing when new ...
Yusuke Arai, Hiromu Tanaka, Kazuoto Hiramoto, Aina Nomura, Takahiro Asami, Takashi Inoue   +5 more
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When Fever Defies Diagnosis: Wissler–Fanconi Syndrome as an Atypical Presentation of Adult‐Onset Still's Disease

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Adult‐onset Still's disease should be considered in young adults presenting with fever of unknown origin and inflammatory arthritis, even in the absence of rash or sore throat. Recognition of the Wissler–Fanconi variant and early ferritin testing can prevent diagnostic delay and enable prompt, effective immunosuppressive therapy.
Attaina Najeeb, Kamran Taj, Aqsa Abdul Qader, Salar Sultan, Khadija Waleed, Rahmat Gul Omarzai   +5 more
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Predominance of Calcium Pyrophosphate Crystals in Synovial Fluid Samples of Patients at a Large Tertiary Center

Diagnostics
Background: Crystal arthritides represent the most common inflammatory rheumatologic condition. While the prevalence of gouty arthritis by monosodium urate (MSU) is well established, the prevalences of calciumpyrophosphat (CPP) and basic calcium ...
Tobias Manigold, Alexander Leichtle
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Tuberculosis Presenting as Migratory Arthritis: A Case Report from Iraq

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Extrapulmonary tuberculosis is uncommon, and musculoskeletal involvement presenting as migratory arthritis is particularly rare in immunocompetent individuals, often leading to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. We report the case of a 66‐year‐old man with diabetes mellitus who presented with recurrent migratory inflammatory arthritis ...
Farah Jaafar Mahdi, Mariam Salem Othman, Ahmed Dheyaa Al‐Obaidi, Mustafa Almusawi, Marafi Jammaa Ahmed, Aya Ahmed Shimal, Elian Khalafalla Awadalla, Marwah Algodi   +7 more
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Self‐Assessment Triage for Inflammatory Arthritis: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

ACR Open Rheumatology, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2026.
Objective Prompt referral to a rheumatologist is essential for the prevention of joint damage in people with inflammatory arthritis (IA). We investigated whether rheumatology referrals can improve triage if additional information from two self‐assessment tools, namely the tender joint count (TJC) and the Early Inflammatory Arthritis Detection Tool ...
Raquel Sweezie, Charles H. Goldsmith, Xingshan Cao, Barry Koehler, Raheem B. Kherani, Sharron Sandhu, Alex Kiss, Mary J. Bell   +7 more
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Spinal Epidural Hematoma Caused by Pseudogout: A Case Report and Literature Review

Global Spine Journal, 2014
Study Design Case report. Objective We present the first reported case of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma secondary to calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition disease (pseudogout) in a 75-year-old woman.
R. M. deSouza MRCS, C. Uff, M. Galloway, N. L. Dorward   +3 more
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Acute Arthritis in the Elderly: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment

International Journal of Gerontology, 2008
Acute arthritis is a prevalent disease in outpatient clinics and emergency rooms. In the elderly, the symptoms/signs are different from those experienced by young patients.
Yi-Chun Lin, Wei-Sheng Chen, Hsiao-Yi Lin   +2 more
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In Vivo Emergence of Oxacillin Resistance in mecA‐Negative MSSA Endocarditis With Metastatic Infection

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) is particularly challenging when complicated by infective endocarditis (IE), metastatic spread, or evolving antimicrobial resistance. We describe a 76‐year‐old woman with poorly‐controlled diabetes who presented with bilateral knee septic arthritis and persistent methicillin‐sensitive S.
Leandro Bosch, Alexie Carletti, Toluwalase Awoyemi, Mohamed Al‐Kazaz, Alexander J. Nemeth, David Young   +5 more
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Multifocal Disseminated Methicillin‐Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia With Complex Multiorgan Involvement: A Case Report

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Methicillin‐sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) bacteremia is a bloodstream infection that can lead to a wide range of complications, from localized skin infections to serious and systemic conditions. While MSSA remains susceptible to beta‐lactam antibiotics, its potential for hematogenous dissemination poses significant clinical ...
Cameron Vicknair, Linda Akbarshahi, Tahani Dakkak, Leslie David, Larry M. Bush   +4 more
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