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==Explanation of Condition== | ==Explanation of Condition== | ||
− | Painful acute arthritis caused by build up of uric acid crystals in the joint space. There is a risk of an acute attack being precipitated by G-CSF | + | Painful acute arthritis caused by build up of uric acid crystals in the joint space. There is a risk of an acute attack being precipitated by G-CSF. |
==Guidance== | ==Guidance== |
Revision as of 09:36, 1 June 2016
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Painful acute arthritis caused by build up of uric acid crystals in the joint space. There is a risk of an acute attack being precipitated by G-CSF.
Guidance
BM only if requires allopurinol to prevent attacks.
May be acceptable for PBSC if mild or several years have passed since an attack.
Discuss with medical officer if required.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012