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Published in: Rheumatology International 5/2009

01-03-2009 | Case Report

Gout attack with unusual ocular complications

Authors: Fatma Yülek, Nurullah Çağıl, Nagehan Orhan, İnci K. Midillioğlu, Şükran Erten, Şaban Şimşek

Published in: Rheumatology International | Issue 5/2009

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Abstract

Uveitis is reported in vanishingly small numbers in gout. This case with bilateral uveitis, increased intraocular pressure and blurred disc margins may unravel strange ocular complications of the disease and arise awareness of gout while prescribing diuretics and cyclosporine in patients with uveitis and increased intraocular pressure.
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Metadata
Title
Gout attack with unusual ocular complications
Authors
Fatma Yülek
Nurullah Çağıl
Nagehan Orhan
İnci K. Midillioğlu
Şükran Erten
Şaban Şimşek
Publication date
01-03-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Rheumatology International / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Electronic ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-008-0736-z

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