Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in the Diagnosis of Gouty Tophi - Report of Two Cases
Gout is a chronic hyperuricaemic crystal induced arthropathy. Tophi are soft tissue nodules, usually periarticular, that develop after long standing gouty arthritis. Demonstration of monosodium urate crystals in synovial fluid or biopsy helps in confirming the diagnosis of gout. However, Fine Needle...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2018-01-01
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| Series: | National Journal of Laboratory Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/2272/32591-CE(VSU)_F(GG)_PF!(VSU_AnG)_PFA(GG)_PF2(VSU_GG).pdf |