Tophi are a collection of uric acid crystals ... However, not all people with high uric acid levels will develop gout. Hand ...

The present study quantifies the impact of the presence of tophi and frequency of acute gout attacks on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), productivity, and healthcare resource utilization.

These decrements in HRQOL vary across the spectrum of clinical phenotypes according to the presence and frequency of gout symptoms and signs. Patients with confirmed tophi and more frequent acute ...

Tophaceous gout is a severe form of gout. It results when uric acid crystals form, leading to growths called tophi around the ...