Laryngeal manifestation of gout: a case report of a subglottic gout tophus

Authors
Habermann, W Kiesler, K Eherer, A Beham, A Friedrich, G
Citation
W. Habermann et al., Laryngeal manifestation of gout: a case report of a subglottic gout tophus, AURIS NAS L, 28(3), 2001, pp. 265-267
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology
Journal title
AURIS NASUS LARYNX
ISSN journal
03858146 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
265 - 267
Database
ISI
SICI code
0385-8146(200108)28:3<265:LMOGAC>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
A subglottic tophaceous deposition of urate crystals is a rare finding. We report on a case of a male Caucasian who had a moderate dysphonia. without any further laryngeal symptoms. The laryngoscopy revealed a hemispheric les ion on the left subglottic region. An excision biopsy was performed, and th e histopathological examination of the dissected specimen showed a tophus. Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are discussed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Scie nce Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.