The diagnostic performance of musculoskeletal ultrasound in gout: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Musculoskeletal ultrasound is widely used in diagnosing gout, but its accuracy is debatable. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantitatively evaluate the value of ultrasound in the diagnosis of gout.

Methods

We systematically searched for publications using Cochrane Library, PubMed/Medline and Embase and manually screened the references of eligible articles for additional relevant publications. Studies were included in this systematic review if they assessed the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in gout compared to that of the gold standard, demonstration of monosodium urate crystals in joint fluid or tophi. We then conducted quantitative analyses by extracting data from each study and calculating the pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6034830 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature