Images in Primary Care Medicine: Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Gout.

Authors :: Espejo D
Dearing E
Ogle KY
Portela M
Boniface KS
Source :: Cureus [Cureus] 2021 May 18; Vol. 13 (5), pp. e15096. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 18.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Gout is the most common crystal arthropathy and is frequently diagnosed and managed by primary care physicians. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a valuable tool to aid in the diagnosis of gout via the identification of the double contour sign, aggregates of crystals, tophi, and erosions. In addition, POCUS can aid in the management of gout by recognizing early signs of gout, monitoring the effectiveness of urate-lowering therapy, and guiding aspiration and corticosteroid injection.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2021, Espejo et al.)