An unusual case of acute pseudogout in the hand masquerading as cellulitis

Abstract Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) disease is the third most common inflammatory arthritides primarily affecting the elderly. We present a case of acute pseudogout of the hand whose symptoms mimicked cellulitis. Our patient presented with a swollen hand which were initially treated as acute cellulitis with antibiotics but without any improvement. A final diagnosis of acute chondrocalcinosis was made based on multiple intra-articular calcifications.