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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Q
What is gout
A
Crystal induced inflammation of synovial joints. Monosodium urate
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Q
What is a normal serum level of uric acid
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Less than 6mg/dL
3
Q
What joints are typically affected in gout
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Great toe MTP
Podagra
4
Q
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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Q
What are some things that can exacerbate
A
Beer, seafood
6
Q
What are common imaging findings
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Tophi, punched out erosions with overhanging rim - rat bite
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Q
How is gout treated
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NSAIDs, colchicine