A 52-year-old man with recurrent gout flares (3/year), SU 8.2 mg/dL, no tophi, normal renal function. Indication for ULT?...

Question

A 52-year-old man with recurrent gout flares (3/year), SU 8.2 mg/dL, no tophi, normal renal function. Indication for ULT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, frequent flares warrant ULT

Answer

No, treat flares only

Answer

Only if tophi present

Answer

Only if SU >9 mg/dL

Answer

Only if joint damage on x-ray

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Gout