Dual-energy computed tomography has limited sensitivity for non-tophaceous gout: A comparison study with tophaceous gout

• Main Authors: Baer, A.N, Kurano, T, Thakur, U.J, Thawait, G.K, Fuld, M.K, Maynard, J.W, McAdams-Demarco, M, Fishman, E.K, Carrino, J.A
• Other Authors: DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL
• Format: Article
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: urate; uric acid; adult; aged; Article; clinical article; comparative study; computer assisted tomography; controlled study; dual energy computed tomography; female; gout; human; joint; joint aspiration; lower limb; male; metacarpophalangeal joint; metatarsophalangeal joint; microscopy; sensitivity analysis; tophaceous gout; uric acid blood level; classification; diagnostic imaging; middle aged; photon absorptiometry; standards; very elderly; x-ray computed tomography; Absorptiometry, Photon; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Gout; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Uric Acid
• Online Access: https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/181390

10.1186/s12891-016-0943-9