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Tophaceous gout in the cervical spine
Jonathan Cabot1, Leigh Mosel, Andrew Kong
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 5000.
Skeletal Radiology
|July 20, 2005
Summary
Gout rarely affects the cervical spine. This case report details a 76-year-old woman with cervical spine pain whose condition was initially mistaken for metastatic cancer but was diagnosed as tophaceous gout.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Gout is a common metabolic disorder affecting joints.
- Axial skeleton involvement, especially the cervical spine, is uncommon in gout.
Observation:
- A 76-year-old female presented with cervical spine pain after a fall.
- Radiological imaging suggested a destructive metastatic process.
Findings:
- Histological examination confirmed tophaceous gout.
- The case highlights a rare presentation of gout in the cervical spine's facet joints and posterior column.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering atypical presentations of gout.
- It emphasizes the need for thorough differential diagnosis in cases of destructive spinal lesions.