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We report an unusually severe case of ulcerating tophaceous gout in which inflammation due to gout, infection and excessive alcohol intake resulted in complete destruction of an ankle joint.

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tophaceous gout alcohol abuse Charcot Joint

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Development of a ‘Charcot-Like Joint’ in Tophaceous Gout

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