Occurrence of Gout in Rheumatoid Arthritis: It Does Happen!
Occurrence of Gout in Rheumatoid Arthritis: It Does Happen!
Contrary to popular belief, gout does occur in patients with RA although at a lower rate. This finding stresses the importance of synovial fluid analysis for crystals in suspicious cases of coexistent RA and gout. Dual-energy computed tomography is a newer modality that may help in making the diagnosis of gout when synovial fluid is not available for crystal analysis. The risk factors for gout in RA generally mirror those in the general population.
Conclusion
Contrary to popular belief, gout does occur in patients with RA although at a lower rate. This finding stresses the importance of synovial fluid analysis for crystals in suspicious cases of coexistent RA and gout. Dual-energy computed tomography is a newer modality that may help in making the diagnosis of gout when synovial fluid is not available for crystal analysis. The risk factors for gout in RA generally mirror those in the general population.
