A method for counting monosodium urate crystals in synovial fluid

• Main Authors: P. Montagna (Author), R. Brizzolara (Author), C. Ferrone (Author), M. Cutolo (Author), S. Paolino (Author), M.A. Cimmino (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This study was aimed to standardize the technique for counting monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in the synovial fluid (SF) of patients with gout. A total of 52 SF specimens were examined under a polarized light microscope. The amount of SF ranged between 0.1 and 45 mL (median 3 mL). MSU crystals were...