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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doaj-dddb2aa88ff347f18f101375159d5db52020-11-24T21:29:42ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives2000-96662014-02-01401210.3402/jchimp.v4.2292022920Gouty tophiSarita K. Sapkota0Victor O. Kolade1Michael L. Brit2 Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN, USA Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN, USA Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN, USAGouty 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 gout.http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/download/22920/pdf_1gouttophihand lesions |
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Sarita K. Sapkota Victor O. Kolade Michael L. Brit |
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Gouty tophi |
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Taylor & Francis Group |
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Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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2000-9666 |
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2014-02-01 |
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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 gout. |
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gout tophi hand lesions |
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