Gouty flexor tenosynovitis mimicking infection: a case report emphasising the value of ultrasound in diagnosis.
Tenosynovitis of the flexor tendons of the hand is a rare manifestation of gout. We present an unusual case of gouty tenosynovitis mimicking infection. The role of ultrasound in the management of this condition is emphasised.
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK. nadimaslam@hotmail.com
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D000328:Adult; D003078:Colchicine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006073:Gout / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D010147:Pain Measurement; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000032:analysis
D014527:Uric Acid; D003078:Colchicine