Gout Flashcards

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What is the most common cause of gout

A

Underexcretion of uric acid

Decreased GFR

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What is gout

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Crystal induced inflammation of synovial joints. Monosodium urate

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What is a normal serum level of uric acid

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Less than 6mg/dL

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3
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What joints are typically affected in gout

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Great toe MTP

Podagra

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How do you differentiate between pseudo gout

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Differs in crystal type I. e. Calcium pyrophosphate

Affects large joints e. g. Wrist, knee

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What are some things that can exacerbate

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Beer, seafood

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What are common imaging findings

A

Tophi, punched out erosions with overhanging rim - rat bite

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How is gout treated

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NSAIDs, colchicine

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