A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has fluid collected from his knee. The fluid has crystals that have a notched-plate shape. They are also birefringent. These crystals are most likely:
a. Calcium pyrophosphate
b. Monosodium urate
c. Steroid
d. Cholesterol
Correct answer: D
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