Gouty tophi

Gouty tophi presenting as multiple large periarticular masses could be mistaken for rheumatoid nodules, neoplasm, neurofibroma, or infection. Aspiration of synovial fluid from inflamed joints or examination of whitish material expressed though breaks in skin usually assists with the diagnosis of gou...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sarita K. Sapkota, Victor O. Kolade, Michael L. Brit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2014-02-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
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Online Access:http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/download/22920/pdf_1