Why the study?
The diagnostic value of cytophagocytic macrophages in joint fluid for distinguishing Reiter's disease from other inflammatory knee conditions was uncertain.
Does the presence of cytophagocytic macrophages in joint fluid differentiate Reiter's disease from other inflammatory knee joint conditions?
Observational
Does the presence of cytophagocytic macrophages in joint fluid differentiate Reiter's disease from other inflammatory knee joint conditions?
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The presence of cytophagocytic macrophages in joint fluid has little discriminating value for diagnosing Reiter's disease.
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Tze Wai Wong (2003) conducted an observational in Reiter's disease. Reiter's disease vs. Other inflammatory knee joint diseases was evaluated on Presence of cytophagocytic macrophages (CPM) in joint fluid (p=not significant).
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