12 - Gout Flashcards
1
Q
Classical gout clinical picture?
A
Acute onset severe joint pain with associated swelling, erythema, and effusion
2
Q
Risk factors for gout?
A
Male
Alcohol consumption
3
Q
Most commonly affected joints in gout?
A
In the feet
- First metatarsophalangeal (classical “big toe” presentation), tarsometatarsal, and ankle joints
4
Q
Joint aspiration microscopy gout crystals appearance?
A
Negative birefringent needle-shaped crystals under polarised light
5
Q
Joint aspiration culture in gout?
A
Negative culture (since it is not a septic arthritis)
