Diagnostic Accuracy of Raman Spectroscopy Integrated With Polarized Light Microscopy for Calcium Pyrophosphate-Associated Arthritis.

Tom Niessink Matthijs Janssen Tanja Giesen Monique N EfdéAntoaneta C ComarniceanuCees Otto Tim L Th A Jansen

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2024)

iRPolM can easily identify CPP crystals with a strong diagnostic performance. PLM alone is not specific enough to reliably resolve complicated cases, and the implementation of Raman spectroscopy in rheumatology practice can be of benefit to patients with suspected CPPD.

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