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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
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
Chronicity: • Acute ... , gout or pseudogout ... Like in this case ... rheumatology #approach #workup ... #differential #
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... synovial fluid • Gout ... polarized light microscopy ... Screening Tests for Acute ... ANA and RF (if clinical
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