Analysis of X-ray diagnosis in 46 cases with gouty arthritis

VernacularTitle:痛风性关节炎46例X线诊断分析
Author: Peili ZHAI ; Lili ZHU ; Jingtao WU ; Yuan LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Arthritis,Gouty; X-ray; Diagnosis
From: Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2011;18(6):739-740
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the X-ray imaging characteristics of gouty arthritis. Methods The X-ray plates from gouty arthritis were analyzed. Results The gouty arthritis usually occurred in the first metatarsophalangeal joint. The X-ray findings were dissymmetric swellings of soft tissue,bony erosion defect with sharp and hard edge,narrowed joint space and irregular articular surface,emergence of fiber stiffness,even joint malformations and sublimation or dislocation, associated with hyperosteogeny and nearby osteoporosis. Conclusion Diversification was presented in X-ray findings of gouty arthritis, which could be easily confused with other single or multiple bone joint diseases. As a result, accurate diagnosis should be based on careful analysis about X-ray findings.