Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Colchicine / therapeutic use
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Female
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Fingers
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gout / diagnosis
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Gout / diagnostic imaging*
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Gout / drug therapy
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Humans
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Pain Measurement
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Tenosynovitis / diagnosis
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Tenosynovitis / diagnostic imaging*
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Tenosynovitis / drug therapy
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultrasonography
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Uric Acid / analysis