Unusual Presentation of Gout: Intratendinous Tophus in the Patellar Tendon

Çimşit, Canan; Bugdayci, Onur; Arıbal, Erkin

doi:10.5606/archrheumatol.2016.5776

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“…9 The other two cases reported the diagnoses of patellar gouty tophi using DECT. 20 21 We contribute to the literature by identifying a case of symptomatic recalcitrant gouty tophi which failed rheumatology-led medical management to manage hyperuricemia. We conclude that surgery can be performed successfully to remove the symptomatic tophus even in the context of hyperuricemia.…”

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Patellar Tendon Gouty Tophus: A Case Report

Bouras

Gandhi

Barnett

2019

Surg J

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The main aim of this case report is to thoroughly describe the steps of diagnosis and treatment in the rare incidence of patellar tendon gouty tophus. The case of a 53-year-old man manual worker who was treated with open excision of the lesion, following failure of extended medical treatment with rheumatological input, is presented. Surgical treatment led to full restoration of the patient's knee function. Open or arthroscopic surgery is a viable option for the unusual case of intratendinous patellar gouty deposition if the patient fails medical management. Medical treatment should still be the mainstay.

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