Ultrasound characteristics of gouty tophi in the olecranon bursa and evaluation of their reproducibility.

Objectives: To describe the ultrasound characteristics of gouty tophi in the olecranon bursa and to evaluate their reproducibility.

Methods: A prospective study of the ultrasound features of 35 sites of tophi nodulations in the elbows of 31 men (mean 54.6 years).

Ultrasound features of tophi in chronic tophaceous gout.

Objective: To describe the different and lesser-known ultrasound features of tophi in chronic tophaceous gout.

Methods: Ultrasound images of 138 affected areas were analyzed from 31 patients with gout, using high-quality broadband linear transducers (frequency range of 8-14 MHz). Tophi were classified relative to echogenicity, echotexture, contours, number and the presence or absence of hypoechoic halo.

Sonographic description and classification of tendinous involvement in relation to tophi in chronic tophaceous gout.

OBJECTIVE: To describe and classify the varied ultrasound features of tendinous involvement in relation to tophi in chronic tophaceous gout so that they are better recognised. METHODS: Ultrasound images of 138 affected areas from 31 patients with chronic tophaceous gout were analysed using high-quality broadband linear transducers. The relationship between tendon and tophi was classified, and the inter-observer agreement regarding classification was analysed.