Accumulation of crystalline depositions in articular surfaces,
bones, soft tissue, and cartilage is referred to as
a) tophi.
Tophi, when problematic, are surgically excised.
b) subchondral bone.
Subchondral bone refers to a bony plate that supports the articular
cartilage.
c) pannus.
Pannus refers to newly formed synovial tissue infiltrated with
inflammatory cells.
d) joint effusion.
Joint effusion refers to the escape of fluid from the blood vessels or
lymphatics into the joint cavity.
bones, soft tissue, and cartilage is referred to as
a) tophi.
Tophi, when problematic, are surgically excised.
b) subchondral bone.
Subchondral bone refers to a bony plate that supports the articular
cartilage.
c) pannus.
Pannus refers to newly formed synovial tissue infiltrated with
inflammatory cells.
d) joint effusion.
Joint effusion refers to the escape of fluid from the blood vessels or
lymphatics into the joint cavity.