Modern methods of visualization of gouty tophi

Objective: to present modern methods of visualization of gouty tophi.

Materials and methods. A search was made for scientific publications and clinical recommendations in the PubMed and Google Scholar information and analytical systems for 2007-2022, using the following words: diagnosis of gout, X-ray gout, gout ultrasound, gout CT, gout DECT, gout MRI, gout scintigraphy.

Results. 894 articles were analyzed, 42 of which were used to compile the review. Search results - blocks of articles were created, within which the articles were analyzed to study diagnostic features.

Conclusion. Early diagnosis and the choice of the correct tactics for the treatment of gouty tophi remain extremely relevant and require additional attention from diagnostic doctors and clinicians.

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