Gout on X-ray: 13 real cases

Real, openly licensed radiographs showing gout. Study what to look for, then open each case and read it yourself before revealing the answer.

What to look for

  • Punched-out erosions with overhanging edges.
  • Preserved joint space.

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Cases

Radiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #24286200Bone & joint disease · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #96221456Bone & joint disease · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #105287505Bone & joint disease · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #98781566Bone & joint disease · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #174308559Bone & joint disease · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #103227241Bone & joint disease · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #98798445Bone & joint disease · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #111850877Bone & joint disease · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #39142546Bone & joint disease · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #95901563Bone & joint disease · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #95901505Bone & joint disease · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #12077637Bone & joint disease · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: GoutCase #98781446Bone & joint disease · Intermediate

Other bone & joint disease diagnoses

Diagnoses come from each image's documented source. Credits and licences are shown on each case and on the image credits page.