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Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2006

A 30 y.o. man complains of intense pain, skin reddening in the region of ankle joint, temperature rise up to 39°C. He fell ill suddenly. In the past there were such onsets that lasted for 5-6 days and didn't cause any residual changes of the joint. The skin over the joint is hyperemic, without distinct outlines and infiltrative bank at the periphery. What is the most probable diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Gout
  2. Rheumatoid arthritis
  3. Osteoarthrosis
  4. Erysipelatous inflammation
  5. Infectional arthritis
Correct answer

Gout

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