[Chronic tophaceous gout].
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چکیده
A 51-year-old immigrant from the Caucasus had had chronic tophaceous gout for over 20 years, but had never been treated with anti-hyperuricemic drugs. He had developed large, multiple tophi in many locations, including both ankles and feet. The enormous size and unique location of the tophi caused considerable pain, and difficulty in standing and on walking. Since surgical removal of the tophi was refused by the patient, a course of allopurinol, 300 mg/day, was begun.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians
دوره 109 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997