Laryngeal manifestation of gout: a case report of a subglottic gout tophus.
A subglottic tophaceous deposition of urate crystals is a rare finding. We report on a case of a male Caucasian who had a moderate dysphonia without any further laryngeal symptoms. The laryngoscopy revealed a hemispheric lesion on the left subglottic region. An excision biopsy was performed, and the histopathological examination of the dissected specimen showed a tophus. Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are discussed.
Habermann
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Department of ENT, University of Graz, Medical School, Auenbruggerplatz 20, A-8036 Graz, Austria. w_habermann@yahoo.com
Kiesler
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K
Eherer
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Beham
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Friedrich
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D001193:Arytenoid Cartilage / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D006073:Gout / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D020545:Respiratory Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000378:metabolism; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000209:etiology*
D014527:Uric Acid