Cytological Diagnosis of Gouty Tophi in Two Cases with Different Clinical Presentation
Gout is caused by persistent chronic hyperuricemia and is characterised clinically by relapsing and remitting attacks of joint pain. The deposition of monosodium urate crystals in and around joints, skin and soft tissue produces masses commonly referred to as tophi. Rare cases can present initia...
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| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2015-07-01
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| Series: | National Journal of Laboratory Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/2047/9-%2010585_F(AK)_PF1(VSUAK)_PFA(AK).pdf |