Gout

What is Gout?

Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful.  What is the Pathology of Gout? The pathology of gout is: -Etiology: Gout is caused by accumulation of uric acid.  -Genes involved: None.  -Pathogenesis: Uric acid crystals (monosodium…
Pseudogout

What is Pseudogout?

Pseudo-gout is a form of arthritis that results from deposits of calcium pyrophosphate crystals. What is the Pathology of Pseudogout? The pathology of pseudo-gout is: -Etiology: The cause of pseudogout is the deposits of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals in the…
Crystal Induced Arthritis

What is Crystal Induced Arthritis?

Crystal-induced arthropathies are a group of disorders that involve crystal deposition in joints that result in arthritis. Examples of crystal-induced arthritis include:  Pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition disease) Gout
Viral Arthritis

What is Viral Arthritis?

Viral arthritis is inflammation of the joints from a viral infection.  What is the Pathology of Viral Arthritis? The pathology of viral arthritis is: -Etiology: The cause of viral arthritis is a viral infection, the most common of which includes…
Suppurative Arthritis

What is Suppurative Arthritis?

Suppurative arthritis is an infection in the synovial fluid and joint tissues. What is the Pathology of Suppurative Arthritis? The pathology of suppurative arthritis is: -Etiology: The cause of suppurative arthritis is a bacterial infection. -Genes involved: None.  -Pathogenesis: The…
Mycobacterial Arthritis

What is Mycobacterial Arthritis?

Mycobacterial arthritis is an infection of the joints due to tuberculosis What is the Pathology of Mycobacterial Arthritis? The pathology of mycobacterial arthritis is: -Etiology: Mycobacterial arthritis is caused by infection by several different mycobacterial organisms which include M. tuberculosis,…
Lyme Arthritis

What is Lyme Arthritis?

Lyme arthritis is caused by Lyme disease infection of the joint. What is the Pathology of Lyme Arthritis? The pathology of Lyme arthritis is: -Etiology: The cause of Lyme arthritis is bacteria. -Genes involved: None.  -Pathogenesis: The sequence of events…
Infectious Arthritis

What is Infectious Arthritis?

Infectious arthritis is a painful infection in the joint. Infectious arthritis usually occurs in only one joint. Examples of infectious arthritis include: Lyme arthritisMycobacterial arthritisSuppurative arthritisViral arthritis
Reactive Arthritis

What is Reactive Arthritis?

Reactive Arthritis is a painful type of inflammatory arthritis in reaction to an infection.  What is the Pathology of Reactive Arthritis? The pathology of reactive arthritis is: -Etiology: The cause of reactive arthritis is an infectious organism, most commonly Chlamydia…
Psoriatic Arthritis

What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs in a subset of patients with psoriasis. What is the Pathology of Psoriatic Arthritis? The pathology of psoriatic arthritis is: -Etiology: The cause of psoriatic arthritis is unknown. Heredity may…