This man has swelling of his phalanges.

a. What is the diagnosis?

b. What blood test would you perform?

c. What ocular signs may be present?

 
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Answers:
This man has swelling of his phalanges.

a. What is the diagnosis?

Gouty tophi


b. What blood test would you perform?

Serum uric acid


c. What ocular signs may be present?

  • Conjcuntivitis
  • Episcleritis
  • Scleritis
  • Band keratopathy
  • Corneal crystal deposition.
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