Gout physical examination
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Overview
Physical Examination
Extremities
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Gout of Left MCP Joints: Diffuse redness and swelling over MCP joints caused by inflammation induced by gout. Right hand is normal, for comparison.
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Gout of the Right Wrist: Note swelling and redness over right wrist area. Left wrist is normal.
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Gout of the Left Wrist: Note swelling and redness over left wrist area.
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A normal wrist for comparison.
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Tophaceous Gout
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Gout of the Left Great Toe: Diffuse swelling and redness centered at the left MTP joint.
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Gout of the Right Great Toe: Diffuse swelling and redness centered at the right MTP joint, but extending over much of the foot.
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Tophaceous Gout
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Gout of the Knee: Image demonstrates redness and swelling caused by acute gouty arthritis.
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Picture demonstrates normal knee for comparison. skin changes seen in both legs are related to burns that patient suffered previously.
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Bone: Gout: Gross close-up of elbow with enlargement of proximal radius due to gout
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Hand: Gout: Gross view of both hand with enlarged joints