Gout and organ transplantation

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Title

Gout and organ transplantation

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University of Otago

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Otago University Research Archive

Description

Acute and chronic gout are common complications following organ transplantation. Risk factors include those shared with the general population (eg, diuretic use) and transplant-specific risk factors (eg, cyclosporine). Clinical features of gout are similar to those seen in the general population, although tophi may be more common. A definitive diagnosis requires demonstration of monosodium urate crystals within synovial fluid or tophi. Treatment is often empiric, although a poor response shou...

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Format

Research paper

Research format

Scholarly text / Journal article

Thesis level

Article

Date created

2012-04-01

Creator

Stamp, Lisa K / Chapman, Peter T

URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10523/33543

Related subjects

Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use / Colchicine - therapeutic use / Gout - diagnosis / Gout - drug therapy / Gout - etiology / Gout Suppressants - therapeutic use / Humans / Organ Transplantation - adverse effects

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