Publications by authors named "Sai Pritam Keelapattu"
Article Synopsis
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and gout are different types of inflammatory arthritis; RA involves autoimmune issues while gout is caused by urate crystal deposits, making diagnosis challenging, especially in older patients.
- A 77-year-old man with chronic gout and various health issues presented with knee pain, raising suspicion for RA despite negative serological tests, leading to imaging that indicated chronic gouty tophi.
- Effective management requires distinguishing between RA and gout, using imaging techniques for accurate diagnosis, and addressing the complexities of treating elderly patients with multiple comorbidities potentially at risk for malignancy.
