Presentation
High uric acid level for few years.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Gout
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Soft tissue swelling / nodule at the medial aspect of first metatarsophalangeal joint with marginal erosions of joint bony margins.
From the case:
Gout
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Ultrasonography of 1st metatarsophalangeal joint shows avascular cystic swelling with debris within.
Case Discussion
Pathology report of aspirated material - Needle-shaped crystals.