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In a patient with gouty ahritis,synol fluid aspiration was done,strongly negative birefringent needle shaped crystals were seen under polarized light .These crystals are composed of which of the following ?

A
Monosodium urate
B
Calcium pyrophosphate
C
Sodium pyrophosphate
D
Homogentisic acid
High-Yield Explanation
Crystals of monosodium urate are needle-shaped, 5-25 mm in length, and strongly negatively bifringent under polarized light. Crystallization of monosodium urate in synol fluid and tissues results in a dramatic inflammatory response characterized by erythema, edema, and intense pain. Double contour cailage line on USG is seen

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