An Agonizing Elbow

A patient presents with acute elbow pain. Polarized microscopy of a joint aspirate reveals key diagnostic crystals. What is the underlying condition?

Monosodium urate


Polarized microscopical examination of a specimen from a patient’s elbow revealed what type of crystals?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Calcium apatite
Calcium oxalate
Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate
Iron sulfide
Monosodium urate

Arthritis, Gout, Joint Aspiration, Monosodium urate, Rheumatology

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