Date of Presentation

5-2-2024 12:00 AM

College

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

Pseudogout, known as calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), is an arthritis caused by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals within the joint space. Certain medications have been implicated in the development of pseudogout. This case report examines a patient who developed pseudogout thought to be caused by the use of the immunosuppressant medication tacrolimus.

Keywords

Pseudogout, Tacrolimus, CPPD, arthritis

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Musculoskeletal Diseases | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Pharmaceutical Preparations

Document Type

Poster

DOI

10.31986/issn.2689-0690_rdw.stratford_research_day.12_2024

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May 2nd, 12:00 AM

Pseudogout, A Case of Rejection-Associated Pain

Pseudogout, known as calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), is an arthritis caused by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals within the joint space. Certain medications have been implicated in the development of pseudogout. This case report examines a patient who developed pseudogout thought to be caused by the use of the immunosuppressant medication tacrolimus.

 

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