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06-29-2011, 03:14 PM
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Various Images Showing Gout
Gout (also known as podagra when it involves the big toe) is a medical condition usually characterized by recurrent attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis—a red, tender, hot, swollen joint. The metatarsal-phalangeal joint at the base of the big toe is the most commonly affected (~50% of cases). However, it may also present itself as tophi, kidney stones, or urate nephropathy. It is caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood which crystallize and are deposited in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues. Gout of Left MCP Joints: Diffuse redness and swelling over MCP joints caused by inflammation induced by gout. Right hand is normal, for comparison: Gout of the Left Wrist: Note swelling and redness over left wrist area. Second picture shows normal wrist for comparison: Gout of the Right Wrist: Note swelling and redness over right wrist area. Left wrist is normal: Tophaceous Gout: |