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tophi (pl.)
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tophi Sentence Examples
- The patient's joints were disfigured by large, chalky tophi.
- Gout attacks can cause tophi to form in the ears and on the fingers.
- The uric acid crystals that accumulate in tophi can cause severe inflammation and pain.
- Tophi are a common manifestation of untreated chronic gout.
- In severe cases, tophi can erode bone and damage surrounding tissues.
- Treatment for tophi involves lowering uric acid levels and reducing inflammation.
- Colchicine is often used to prevent tophi formation in patients with gout.
- Tophi can be surgically removed to relieve pain and improve function.
- The presence of tophi indicates that gout is not well-controlled.
- Managing uric acid levels is crucial to prevent the development and growth of tophi.
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The patient's joints were disfigured by large, chalky tophi.
Gout attacks can cause tophi to form in the ears and on the fingers.
The uric acid crystals that accumulate in tophi can cause severe inflammation and pain.
Tophi are a common manifestation of untreated chronic gout.
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