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Tophaceous Gout - When the Skin Comes First.
Acta Dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC 2020 December
Gout represents a metabolic disorder with systemic echo, in which needle-like crystals of monosodium urate are deposited in various tissular structures. Crystals accumulation in the connective tissue (tophi) represents the late, chronic stage of this disease, usually emerging after an average of 10 years after disease onset. Herein we report three cases of patients aged 70, 33, and 53 who presented with painful subcutaneous nodules located on various body areas. All of them had hyperuricemia. Several conditions had to be investigated in order to establish the etiology of uric acid metabolism alterations. Laboratory and pathology findings established the diagnosis of gout, with tophi as the first symptom of the disease. Following patient education, diet and lifestyle changes, and medication, the outcome in all patients was favorable, with alleviation of the symptoms. Tophaceous gout as a first presentation of this disease is currently uncommon, but dermatologist should be aware of this rare finding for proper management of such cases and to prevent the resultant significant functional and quality of life impairment if not recognized early.
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