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- Gout is a common type of arthritis that can be easily diagnosed when patients show typical symptoms and test results, but atypical cases can confuse doctors.
- Gouty tophi, which are deposits of uric acid crystals, can appear in unusual places and may resemble other conditions, earning gout the nickname "great mimicker."
- This article discusses a specific case of a painless gout nodule next to the Achilles tendon, highlighting the importance of considering gout in differential diagnoses for tendon-related masses.
Article Abstract
Gout is the most common form of microcrystalline arthropathy which usually does not pose a diagnostic challenge when patients have typical presentation, appropriate biochemical picture and classical radiographic appearance. However, formation of gouty tophi in unusual locations and with atypical presentations may mislead clinicians and radiologists, thereby justifying gout nickname as the "great mimicker". When interpreting images of tendon related masses, radiologists should be aware of gouty tophi as a possible differential given its variable and nonspecific imaging appearance. In this article, we present a case of a patient with a painless tophaceous gout nodule, adjacent to the Achilles tendon.
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