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ArticleClinical case reports2025

Dual-Energy CT Demonstrates Multiple Urate Crystal Deposits in the Sternoclavicular Joint, Cricoid Cartilage, and Cervical Ligaments.

Chenyang Zhang, Ziyu Wang, Zhihao Zhang, Ertao Jia

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Chenyang ZhangDepartment of Rheumatism Guangdong Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Guangzhou P.R. China.
Ziyu WangDepartment of Rheumatism Guangdong Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Guangzhou P.R. China.
Zhihao ZhangDepartment of Rheumatism Guangdong Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Guangzhou P.R. China.
Ertao JiaDepartment of Rheumatism Guangdong Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Guangzhou P.R. China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0513-1689

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A 58-year-old male with a history of gout presented with new-onset neck pain. Dual-energy CT revealed extensive urate crystal deposition in his cervical part and sternoclavicular joints, an uncommon manifestation. Diagnosed with spinal de novo tophi formation, his symptoms have improved with conservative urate-lowering therapy and pain management.

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