Gout and Pseudogout ...

Back to ACR Fact Sheets Pseudogout WHAT IS PSEUDOGOUT Pseudogout refers to gout-like attacks, characterized by acute localized pain and swelling, that occur in patients with calcium crystal deposits in the joints. Chondrocalcinosis is the term used to describe the calcium-containing deposits that are found in cartilage and which are usually visible on joint x-rays. CAUSE Pseudogout is caused by ...