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Crystal arthropathy refers to a type of arthropathy characterized by accumulation of crystals in joints. Polarizing microscopy and application of other crystallographic techniques have improved identification of different microcrystals including monosodium urate calcium-pyrophosphate dihydrate calcium hydroxyapatite and calcium oxalate.Types include:

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