Clinical images: Bead-like gouty tophi in the hand and foot
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Giant gouty tophi of the hand and wrist.
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عنوان ژورنال: Arthritis & Rheumatism
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0004-3591
DOI: 10.1002/art.27734