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Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Gout (Gouty Arthritis ... • Gouty tophus ... mass and NO prior signs ... • This case should ... #Gouty #Arthritis
Gouty arthritis of the shoulder joint

50 yo male presented with shoulder pain.

Note double contour sign at
Gouty arthritis ... joint 50 yo male ... double contour sign ... 1105516919841525761 #Gout ... #POCUS #Ultrasound
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
Differential diagnosis ... GAGL): "Reverse J sign ... #clinical #mri ... clinical #Radiology #diagnosis ... #msk
Joint Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Monoarthritis
 • Septic
 • Crystalline
     - Gout
- Differential Diagnosis ... Crystalline - Gout ... Erythematosus (SLE), should ... #Disorders #msk ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
axial (spine, shoulders ... noninflammatory Signs ... Crystal induced (Gout ... fever • Lyme • Gout ... #Diagnosis #MSK
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... frequent attacks • Arthritis ... not possible • Ultrasound ... double contour sign ... +Radiographic signs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: Strong sign ... proximal muscles of shoulder ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... & gut involvement