The utility of dual energy computed tomography in the management of axial gout: case reports and literature review

The utility of dual energy computed tomography in the management of axial gout: case reports and literature review

Abstract Background Severe spinal pain is an unusual presentation of gout. Due to its rarity and the difficulty of obtaining joint fluid or tissue for crystal analysis, dual energy computed tomography (DECT) may be a useful imaging modality in the management of axial gout. Case presentation Two pati...

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Main Authors: Jeremy X. Wang, Beverly Ng, Haesung Bak, David Spencer, Nicholas Manolios, Peter K. K. Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Rheumatology
Subjects:
Spinal gout
Back pain
Dual energy computed tomography
Diagnosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41927-020-00119-6

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