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Chronic tophaceous gout – A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : A Bhagya Lakshmi*, G Parameswara Rao, S Shri Lakshmi, M Jhansi, J Aliveni

Volume : 9, Issue : 4, Year : 2023

Article Page : 250-253

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijos.2023.047

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Abstract

Background: Gout is an inflammatory arthritis associated with functional impairment and impact on quality of life. It arises when the tissues are supersaturated with urate leading to the formation of mono sodium urate crystals in and around the joints. This causes an inflammatory cascade resulting in secretion of several proinflammatory cytokines and neutrophil recruitment into the joint.
Case Report: A 60 years old male patient presented with complaints of swelling in the posterior aspect of left elbow since 2 years and pain since 15 days. Examination revealed soft tissue swellings in multiple joints including metatarsophalangeal joint. Renal function tests show increased Uric acid (8.6mg/dl). On Gross examination, we received fibrofatty mass measuring 3.5x1.5x1 cm. Cut-section showed white flakes ? Calcifications. On microscopy, sections studied show fibrocollagenous tissue with several tophi made up of pink eosinophilic material surrounded by foreign body giant cell reaction and lymphocytes. There are several cystic spaces filled with calcareous debris.
Conclusion: Hyperuricemia is the key risk factor for gout and is considered prerequisite for mono sodium urate crystal formation. Urate under excretion through kidney is the major mechanism for hyperuricemia. Tophus formation is the cardinal feature of advanced gout.
 

Keywords: Gout, Hyperuricemia, Tophi.

How to cite : Lakshmi A B, Rao G P, Lakshmi S S, Jhansi M, Aliveni J, Chronic tophaceous gout – A case report. Indian J Orthop Surg 2023;9(4):250-253

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