Gout of ulnar styloid

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Onset of painful left distal forearm and redness. No trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 75
Gender: Female
x-ray

Erosive changed and soft tissue increased density is visible surrounding the ulnar styloid. 

Case Discussion

This patient has a known history of gout, confirmed multiple times on joint aspirate. 

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