Gouty tophi without hyperuricemia, an interesting case diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration cytology
Gout is a disorder of uric acid metabolism characterized by deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joint spaces or soft tissues. Gouty tophi can be the presenting feature of gout and can occur despite normal serum uric acid levels. Periarticular nodules can be a diagnostic dilemma for both clini...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation |
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| Online Access: | http://www.err.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-161X;year=2017;volume=44;issue=3;spage=139;epage=141;aulast=Bhattacharjee |