The use of U/S has recently increased in the evaluation of asymptomatic hyperuricemia which may go on for a considerable time before specific manifestations of gout become noticeable. Imaging showing crystal deposition and inflammatory manifestations may lead to the initiation of treatment for gout before the development of irreversible complications (1) . The double contour sign, floating microtophi and full ... Read more

The objective of this work was to evaluate the sonographic features of gouty arthritis and correlate findings with disease duration. The study was conducted on 100 patients in ambulatory care aged ≥40 y. Inclusion criteria included mono- or oligo-arthritis with effusion of the knee or the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint and no known history of gout. A complete medical history ... Read more