Are intracellular and extracellular CPPD crystals a regular feature in synovial fluid from uninflamed joints of patients with CPPD related arthropathy?
CPPD crystals are normally found in synovial fluid of non-inflamed joints of patients with CPPD related arthropathy, and they interact with cells. The raised cell counts and percentage of PMN suggest mild subclinical inflammation in these joints.
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