Journal of Clinical & Experimental Orthopaedics

Gout the Great Mimicker: A Case Report

Gout stands as the prevailing form of inflammatory arthritis, arising from the accumulation of uric acid crystals within the joints. This accumulation results in the emergence of intense pain, noticeable swelling and joint stiffness. Although it most commonly targets the first metatarsophalangeal joint, gout can exert its effects on various other joints throughout the body. We present a unique case of 38 year old male presenting with right knee intraarticular synovial mass and also presenting with another soft tissue swelling on nasal bridge. He underwent investigations including MRI Knee reported as synovial hemangioma, CT scan reported as chondroma of nasal bone. He had surgical excision of both lesions and biopsy of both lesions confirm the diagnose of gouty tophus.

Author(s): Omar A Mahroq*, Mujeeb M Shaik and Sarah H Almaged

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