An Unusual Presentation of Gout Involving the Ankle Ligaments

Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis due to deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in joints and connective tissues. In contrast to joint disease, the majority of extra-articular involvement remains asymptomatic in patients with gout. Achilles tendon is the most common site of invol...

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Main Authors: Tommy Tsang Cheung, Helen Ka Yan Chan, Gavin Ka Wing Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Scientific Publishing 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Rheumatology and Immunology
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Online Access:http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/epdf/10.1142/S2661341720720025