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Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Gout (Gouty Arthritis ... prior signs or clinical ... Differential diagnosis ... #Gouty #Arthritis ... #mri #clinical
Gout of the Knee: Image on right demonstrates redness and swelling caused by acute gouty arthritis.
swelling caused by acute ... gouty arthritis ... seen in both legs are ... #Photo #Gouty # ... Arthritis #Knees
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
synovial fluid • Gout ... polarized light microscopy ... urate crystals (gout ... Screening Tests for Acute ... ANA and RF (if clinical
American College of Rheumatology Diagnostic Criteria for Gout
Presence of characteristic urate crystals in the joint fluid
Diagnostic Criteria for Gout ... polarized light microscopy ... the following clinical ... , laboratory, or ... one attack of acute
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
syndrome is a rare ... nonerosive inflammatory arthritis ... diagnosis • Rule out ... other etiology • Laboratory ... - MRI: inflammation
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... diseases to exclude are ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... (PR3-ANCA)): Microscopic ... purpura, joint & gut