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Gout — PARA MCQ

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A 62-year-old man develops sudden severe pain, redness and swelling of the first metatarsophalangeal joint overnight. He is afebrile and has no trauma history. What is the most likely cause?

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Correct answer: E — Monosodium urate crystal deposition

Podagra with abrupt onset is typical of gout, caused by monosodium urate crystal deposition within the joint.

Reference: NICE NG219: Gout