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