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tophus
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tophus [′tō·fəs]
(medicine)
A localized swelling principally in cartilage and connective tissues in or adjacent to the small joints of the hands and feet; occurs specifically in gout.
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Tophi usually occur on the toes, fingers, hands and elbows.
Gout A New Treatment for An Old Disease by Nathan Wei / Health care industry community
If and when this occurs the doctor will recommend surgery to remove the large tophi and correct any joint deformity.
What Is Gout? by Brenda Williams / Food/cooking/nutrition community
Gouty tophi involving the external ear may occur in the helix and antihelix, presenting as firm nodules that may ulcerate.
Gout by Hollowell, Monica; Thompson, Lester D.R.; Pantanowitz, Liron / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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