Gout differential diagnosis

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Overview

Gout needs to be differentiated from other diseases such as cellulitis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis and sarcoidosis as they present with similar symptoms.

Differentiating Gout from other Diseases

Certain diseases can present with similar symptoms like

• Cellulitis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Septic arthritis
• Sarcoidosis