Diagnostic challenges of spinal gout: patient series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal gout can be seen as a metabolic disorder disease mainly caused by urate deposition. In this report, the authors attempt to find the common characteristics of spinal gout. Subsequently, they explore state-of-the-art techniques for diagnosing spinal gout and potentially elucidating its prevalence.

Observations

The authors conducted a retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients diagnosed with spinal tophaceous gout at The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University during a 5-year period from March 2019 through May 2024. Data on serum uric acid levels, C-reactive protein, and other relevant parameters were collected. The cohort included 12 patients (8 males, 4 females; aged 29-78 years). Four had cervical involvement presenting with u

SUBMITTER: Zhou Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12666874 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature