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Serendipitous Manifestation of Intra-abdominal Mass Leading to Primary Gout Diagnosis: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Gout is characterized by the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals with negative birefringence under polarized light in synovial fluid and joint regions. This results in the development of chronic inflammatory arthritis, typically in the first metatarsophalangeal, talar, subtalar, ankle, and knee joints. Although less common, an underrecognized feature of gout is extraarticular deposition, such as in the abdomen. This case report describes the presence of a gouty abdominal mass in a 66-year-old male with no prior history of gout. We exhibit our imaging findings and discuss the importance of keeping gout in the differential when an unknown abdominal mass is found.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.89735

Authors: Siddhanth S Iyer, Su-hun Seo, Srinivas Iyer

Institutions: George Washington University, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413130438