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Urgent message: Sometimes, cellulitis can be confused with gout – especially when it involves the area around a joint. A detailed history and physical exam, along with diagnostic testing, will help you reach definite diagnosis. Introduction Gout is a metabolic disease characterized by recurrent episodes of acute arthritis. It is a type of monoarticular arthritis caused by deposition of monosodium urate crystals in and around the joint. Hyperuricemia (serum uric acid level >6.5 mg/dL) seems …

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