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Inflammatory synovial fluid

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This is characterised by the presence an increased number of white cells, usually greater than 2000 WBCs/microlitre, with more than 75% neutrophils.

Examples include:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • psoriatic arthritis
  • spondyloathropathies
  • Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
  • Gout
  • Pseudogout
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Septic arthritis

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