Imaging microcrystalline arthropathies

Microcrystalline arthropathies include the following three pathologies:- gout caused by precipitation of sodium urate crystals; - chondrocalcinosis caused by precipitation of calcium pyrophosphate crystals;- chondrocalcinosis caused by precipitation of calcium pyrophosphate crystals; - apatitic rheumatism caused by the deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite. These pathologies often require radiological exploration for early diagnosis follow-up or the search for complications in order to optimize therapeutic management and consequently improve the patient's functional prognosis.The aim of this clear educational book is to provide a radiological ultrasound CT and MRI semiology of microcrystalline arthropathies richly illustrated with numerous demonstrative diagrams. This book is intended for radiology interns and practicing physicians.