X-ray dark-field radiography for in situ gout diagnosis by means of an ex vivo animal study

Abstract Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, caused by the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in peripheral joints and tissue. Detection of MSU crystals is essential for definitive diagnosis, however the gold standard is an invasive process which is rarely utilized. In...

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Main Authors: Josef Scholz, Nathalie Roiser, Eva-Maria Braig, Christian Petrich, Lorenz Birnbacher, Jana Andrejewski, Melanie A. Kimm, Andreas Sauter, Madleen Busse, Rüdiger Korbel, Julia Herzen, Daniela Pfeiffer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-98151-0