What steps should be taken to make the correct diagnosis and differentiate CPPD from RA?
Before making a diagnosis of seronegative RA in an elderly patient, or RA with only a low-titer positive RF, it is prudent to consider the possibility of CPPD by reviewing x-rays and clinical features and by aspirating a joint to examine the synovial fluid for crystals if necessary.
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