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Generalised lipodystrophy and acromegaloid appearance
Abnormal fat distribution with prominent musculature.
Guerreiro et al. · Figure 1 · CC BY 4.0
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Tophi: periarticular deposits
Recognise nodules and swellings in documented tophaceous gout.
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Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Keele University (E. Roddy) — Tophaceous_gout.jpg — CC BY 2.0
Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Keele University (E. Roddy)
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Learning objective
Observe and describe the document, then compare your interpretation with the atlas sheet.
Points to observe
- Inspect hands, feet and other sites of nodules; assess consistency, mobility, pain and function. Look for skin breakdown.
Open observation mode