Question
Medicine Question on Rheumatology
A chronic alcoholic patient presents with acute pain and swelling of the left great toe. There is no history of trauma. Synovial fluid analysis shows raised leukocytes. Lab investigations show normal serum uric acid levels. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A
Pseudogout
B
Acute gout
C
Reactive arthritis
D
Septic arthritis
Answer
Acute gout
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Acute gout