Seronegative Spondyloarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy
- Previous year questions on Seronegative Spondyloarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Orthopaedics section of the exam.
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- 30 live questions in Seronegative Spondyloarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy.
- 1 of 30 questions carries a verified exam year: 2019.
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- Question set last updated 20 Aug 2026.
Q1.Soft tissue calcification around the knee is seen in
- AScurvy
- BScleroderma
- CHyperparathyroidism
- DPseudogout✓ Correct answer
Q2.Most specific for diagnosing Ankylosing spondyliti?
- AHLA B27
- BB/l sacroiliitis✓ Correct answer
- CLumbar movement
- DESR
Q3.CASPAR criteria is used in diagnosis
- APsoriatic ahritis✓ Correct answer
- BRheumatoid ahritis
- CAnkylosing spondylitis
- DReactive Synovitis
Q4.Most common joint involved in gout is -
- AKnee
- BHip
- CMP joint of great toe✓ Correct answer
- DMP joint of thumb
Q5.42 yrs male with frequent attacks of joint pain, underwent an X-ray showing soft tissue swelling. The likely diagnosis is:
- AGout✓ Correct answer
- BParathyroid adenoma
- CPsoriasis
- DRA
Q6.Earliest investigation for diagnosis of Ankylosing spondylitis -
- AMRI STIR sequence✓ Correct answer
- BBone scan
- CCT scan
- DX- ray
Q7.Crystal of pseudogout is made up of -
- ACPPD✓ Correct answer
- BUrate
- CCalcium carbonate
- DXanthine
Q8.A 35-year-old male develops involvements of PIP, DIP and metacarpophalangeal joints with sparing of the wrist and carpometacarpal joints. The probable diagnosis is -
- APsoriatic arthopathy✓ Correct answer
- BOsteoarthritis
- CRheumatoid arthritis
- DPseudo gout
Q9.Bamboo spine appearance is seen in -
- AAnkylosing spondylitis✓ Correct answer
- BRheumatoid arthritis
- COsteoarthritis
- DDISH
Q10.False about SAPHO syndrome
- ARheumatoid factor negative
- B'P' stands for psoriasis✓ Correct answer
- CHLA B-27 positive
- D'S' stands for synovitis
Answer key
Q1: D. Pseudogout; Q2: B. B/l sacroiliitis; Q3: A. Psoriatic ahritis; Q4: C. MP joint of great toe; Q5: A. Gout; Q6: A. MRI STIR sequence; Q7: A. CPPD; Q8: A. Psoriatic arthopathy; Q9: A. Ankylosing spondylitis; Q10: B. 'P' stands for psoriasis.
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