Risk factors of ultrasound-detected tophi in patients with gout

ConclusionsThe main factors that may influence the formation of tophi are disease duration and eGFR.Key Points•Lower eGFR and longer course duration are independent risk factors of tophi formation in gout patients.•The incidence of ultrasound manifestations including double contour sign (DCS) and erosion in patients with tophi were higher than those without tophi.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research