Abstract
A condition of purine metabolism, gout is characterised by sporadic bouts of acute inflammation, pain, swelling and redness of joint. It is usually preceded by hyperuricemia related to increased uric acid synthesis or reduced excretion which leads to monosodium urate deposits in soft tissues and synovial joints, known as tophi.
Keywords: Hyperuricemia; tophi; gout.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Garima
Junior resident, Department of Ophthalmology, RPGMC, Tanda, Kangra, H.P. India
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v11i2.01
