Abstract
A woman with acute postsurgical pseudogout involving a remarkable number of peripheral joints is presented. The attack responded promptly to intravenous colchicine. The mechanism of action of colchicine is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Chondrocalcinosis / drug therapy*
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Chondrocalcinosis / etiology
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Colchicine / administration & dosage
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Colchicine / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Humans
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Injections, Intravenous
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Middle Aged
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Postoperative Complications