Spinal gout diagnosed by dual-energy CT: A case report

[摘要] Axial gout is an atypical presentation of gout caused by monosodium urate deposition in the axial skeleton . Spinal gout presents nonspecifically and can be a difficult diagnosis. The diagnosis of gout is a clinical one, with imaging and labs providing supporting evidence. Current imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance, computed tomography , and X-ray can be nonspecific and lead to invasive procedures for diagnosis. Dual-energy computed tomography allows clear visualization of urate collection and is a valuable tool to make a confident diagnosis of spinal gout. Here, we present a case of a man with longstanding severe gout in which dual-energy computed tomography played a key role in diagnosis.

[学科分类] 生物化学工程

[关键词] Dual-energy computed tomography;Spinal gout;Axial gout;Gout;CT