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Tophaceous gout of the spine: Expansile mass with mass effect at L4–5

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Gout is one of the most common inflammatory arthropathies in the world. However, spinal involvement is relatively rare, and other menacing differential diagnoses should be considered. Our report describes the case of a 64-year-old female with a complex medical history who was initially thought to have an infectious or malignant etiology, but further testing confirmed gouty arthropathy. The early recognition of imaging findings can prevent delayed or inappropriate medical treatment. The following core competencies are addressed in this article: Patient care, Medical knowledge, Practice-based learning and improvement, and Systems-based practice.

Source: International Journal of Academic Medicine

DOI: 10.4103/ijam.ijam_154_24

Authors: May T. Tun, Yemesrach Kerego, Maria Martinez-Baladejo, Anna Ng Pellegrino, Farheen Jaffari

Institutions: St. Luke's University Health Network, St. Luke's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4408917264

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