Gouty Arthritis Flashcards by Tim Dola

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A systemic disease caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint and body tissues

Most common form of inflammatory arthritis

Men are 3x-4x more likely to be diagnosed than women

A

Gouty Arthritis

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Gouty Arthritis: Causes

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Primary Gout
Secondary Gout

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Types of Gouty Arthritis

Disorder of purine metabolism

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Primary Gout

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Types of Gouty Arthritis

Excessive uric acid in the blood like leukemia

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Secondary Gout

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