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  • Rheumatology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystal deposition disease, or pseudogout, is a common articular disease in the elderly.
  • It results from calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crystal deposition in joint cartilage, often presenting as chronic arthritis.

Observation:

  • A 64-year-old male presented with sudden, severe shoulder pain, initially raising concern for aortic dissection due to associated symptoms.
  • Initial workup, including CT angiography, was negative for vascular causes, and pain was refractory to treatment.

Findings:

  • Shoulder ultrasound revealed a large glenohumeral effusion.
  • Synovial fluid analysis confirmed the presence of CPP crystals, establishing the diagnosis of an acute CPPD attack.

Implications:

  • This case highlights an atypical presentation of CPPD mimicking an acute surgical emergency.
  • Emergency physicians must consider pseudogout in their differential diagnosis for acute joint pain, even with atypical symptoms, to ensure timely and appropriate management.