Tophus of the Pubis Bone: A Case Report.
BACKGROUND
Chronic tophaceous gout classically occurs after 10 years or more of recurrent polyarticular gout. However, tophi can also occur as first sign of the disorder.


METHODS
We report the case of a 60 year female with tophaceous involvement of the pubis bone which is an unusual location for this type of pathology without any prior manifestation of gouty arthritis.


CONCLUSIONS
Tophi can present in unexpected locations, even as the first sign of gout, often mimicking infection and neoplasia and vigilance is required when unusual symptoms or signs occur in a patient with gout.
Medical Officer, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr R N Cooper Hospital, Vile Parle, Mumbai- 400056. India.
Chetan Prakash
CP
Oswal
Medical Officer, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr R N Cooper Hospital, Vile Parle, Mumbai- 400056. India.
Ashwin
A
Samant
Medical Officer, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr R N Cooper Hospital, Vile Parle, Mumbai- 400056. India.
Sunil
S
Shahane
Medical Officer, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr R N Cooper Hospital, Vile Parle, Mumbai- 400056. India.
Aditya
A
Pathak
Gout; Pubis Bone; Tophus