Presence of tophi is associated with a rapid decline in the renal function in patients with gout
Abstract We aimed to compare clinical characteristics of patients with and without tophi at the time of the diagnosis of gout and investigate the association of tophi and renal function in gout patients. The patients who were first diagnosed with gout at the Kangwon National University Hospital were...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-03-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84980-6 |