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Tophi in gout found in all regions except

A
Prepatellar bursae
B
Muscle
C
Helix of ear
D
Synol membrane
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Muscle Location of Tophi They are classically located along the helix of the ear. Can also be seen in :- Fingers Toes Prepattelar bursa Olecranon Although gout typically cuases joint inflammation, it can also cause inflammation in other synol-based structures, such as bursae and tendons. Tophi are collections of urate crystals in the soft tissues. They tend to develop after about a decade in untreated patients who develop chronic gouty ahritis. Tophi may develop earlier in older women, paicularly those receiving diuretics.

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