Gouty flexor tenosynovitis mimicking infection: a case report emphasising the value of ultrasound in diagnosis.


Published online: Aug 27 2004

Aslam N, Lo S, McNab I.

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK

Abstract

Tenosynovitis of the flexor tendons of the hand is a rare manifestation of gout. We present an unusual case of gouty tenosynovitis mimicking infection. The role of ultrasound in the management of this condition is emphasised.

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