MicroPure imaging for the evaluation of microcalcifications in gouty arthritis involving the first metatarsophalangeal joint: a preliminary study.

To assess the value of MicroPure, a new ultrasound image processing technique, in identifying microcalcifications (formed by monosodium urate crystals) in the first metatarsophalangeal joints attacked by gout compared to gray-scale ultrasound images.Thirty-six patients who fulfilled the study inclus...

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Main Authors: Lu Yin, Jiaan Zhu, Qin Xue, Niansong Wang, Zhenlong Hu, Yunxia Huang, Fang Liu, Bing Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4008372?pdf=render