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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2018; 22(02): 225-236
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1639484
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Advanced Imaging in the Diagnosis of Gout and Other Crystal Arthropathies

James Teh
1   Department of Radiology, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
,
Fiona McQueen
2   Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
,
Iris Eshed
3   Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
,
Athena Plagou
4   Department of Radiology, Private Institution of Ultrasonography, Athens, Greece
,
Andrea Klauser
5   Department of Radiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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19 April 2018 (online)

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Abstract

In recent years significant advances have been made in imaging techniques. Dual-energy computed tomography has revolutionized the ability to detect and quantify gout. The key ultrasound features of gout have been defined. Magnetic resonance imaging is an excellent modality for demonstrating the extent and severity of crystal arthropathies, but the findings may be nonspecific. This article summarizes the use of advanced imaging techniques in the diagnosis and assessment of gout and other crystal arthropathies.

Keywords

crystal arthropathy - gout - dual-energy computed tomography - magnetic resonance imaging - ultrasound
 

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