Gouty Tophus on the Tibial Tuberosity with Accompanied Chemical Cellulitis Localized at the Upper Tibia.
- Author:
Jae Cheon JEONG
1
;
Chang Ha PARK
;
Han Kyun CHO
;
Sung Sik CHOI
;
Myung Deok SEO
;
Yong Seong LIM
;
Yeong Wook SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Kangnam General Hospital, Public Corp, Korea. drlimys@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Gouty tophus;
Tibial tuberosity;
Gout related (chemical) cellulitis
- MeSH:
Ankle;
Arthritis;
Cartilage, Articular;
Cellulitis*;
Gout;
Hyperuricemia;
Joint Capsule;
Joints;
Knee;
Korea;
Metatarsophalangeal Joint;
Synovial Membrane;
Tibia*;
Uric Acid
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2004;11(2):183-187
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Gout is characterized by hyperuricemia and recurrent attacks of acute arthritis. Gout is a clinical syndrome resulting from the deposition of urate (monosodium urate monohydrate) crystals. Urate deposition occurs in articular cartilage, subchondral bone, synovial membrane, joint capsule and periarticular tissues, with articular cartilage being especially susceptible. The first metatarsophalangeal joint is commonly involved at presentation and other commonly affected joints are the ankle, knee and tarsal area. Gouty tophus located on the tibial tuberosity has never been reported in korea. We report a case of gouty tophus on the tibial tuberosity with (chemical) cellulitis occurred at the upper tibial area in a 46- year-old man.
