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Tophus (plural, tophi)
A chalky deposit of a uric acid compound found in gout. Tophi occur most frequently around joints and in the external ear. Mentioned in: Gout
tophus [tō′fəs] pl. tophi Etymology: L, tufa, porous rock a calculus containing sodium urate that develops in fibrous tissue around joints, typically in patients with gout. -tophaceous, adj. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Tophi usually occur on the toes, fingers, hands and elbows. If and when this occurs the doctor will recommend surgery to remove the large tophi and correct any joint deformity. Gouty tophi involving the external ear may occur in the helix and antihelix, presenting as firm nodules that may ulcerate. |
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