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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shivam Singla, M.D.[2]

Synonyms and keywords: Urate crystal arthropathy; uric acid crystal deposition in joint; gouty arthritis; podagra

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Case #1

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