Update of the current role of ultrasound in asymptomatic hyperuricemia. A systematic literature review - 08/05/22
Highlights |
• | US is able to detect MSU-crystal deposits in asymptomatic hyperuricemia individuals in pre-gout state. |
• | In asymptomatic hyperuricemia individuals US detects all elementary lesions of gout. |
• | The future use of US in patients in the pre-clinical gout phase appears to be promising. |
Abstract |
Ultrasound (US) is a recognized imaging modality for the assessment of gout. Recently it is being explored for its potential role in the evaluation of subjects with asymptomatic hyperuricemia (AH). Preliminary reports demonstrated the presence of monosodium urate (MSU)-crystal deposits including aggregates, double contour sign and/or tophi in both intra-articular and periarticular tissues of AH individuals. Although these results are exciting, the value and potential application of US in AH remain to be clearly delineated. In this systematic literature review, we aim to summarise the recent publications regarding the role of US in the assessment of AH. We analyzed possible application of US in the daily clinical practice and its future clinical and research potential in the evaluation of AH individuals.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Asymptomatic hyperuricemia, Ultrasound, Gout
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Vol 89 - N° 3
Article 105335- mai 2022 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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