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Diagnostic Procedures in the Management of Gout

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The procedures that are necessary for accurate diagnosis of gout are discussed here. These include criteria for diagnosis, analysis of blood and synovial fluid, and the tests that are needed for the effective management of the disease.

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Newcombe, D.S. (2013). Diagnostic Procedures in the Management of Gout. In: Robinson, D. (eds) Gout. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4264-5_6

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