| Literature DB >> 15134601 |
Lan X Chen1, Gilda Clayburne, H Ralph Schumacher.
Abstract
Crystal identification in joint fluid has been an essential part of diagnosis of joint disease. Recent advances have included progress in crystal identification on stained slides, attention to aspiration techniques, and arthrocenteses of asymptomatic joints. Challenges remain to increase use and optimize techniques.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15134601 DOI: 10.1007/s11926-004-0071-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Rheumatol Rep ISSN: 1523-3774 Impact factor: 4.592