title: [MR imaging in gout].
abstract: The appearance of gouty tophus in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is characteristic. On T1- and T2-weighted SE images, the signal intensity of tophaceous lesions is similar to that of muscles. According to the histology, T2-weighted SE images demonstrate extremely hyperintense signals, which reflect the high protein content in the amorphous center of the tophus. The microscopic urate crystals deposited there have no MRI signal and are of no further diagnostic impact. Vascularized granulation tissue surrounding the tophus center enhance after intervenous application of contrast agents (Gadolinium). The inflamed tophus is associated with local edema, causing high signal intensity. MRI is superior to plain radiography for early detection of intraosseous tophi. Involvement of anatomical structures such as ligaments and tendons can be evaluated sufficiently. For peripheral joints, axial slice orientation is most helpful.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Osteologie, Universität Wien.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Seidl
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ullrich
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Trattnig
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dominkus
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Morscher
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aringer
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Imhof
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015210:Arthritis, Gouty / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000473:pathology; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006073:Gout / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid / Q000031:analogs & derivatives
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA
vernacular_title: MR-Bildgebung bei der Gicht.