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.
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Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK. nadimaslam@hotmail.com
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Steven
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McNab
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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