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    ACR/EULAR Gout Classification Criteria

    Provides formal diagnostic criteria for gout.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    The Acute Gout Diagnosis Rule can help rule in or rule out gout, reducing the need for synovial fluid in highly likely patients and encouraging a broad differential in gout-unlikely patients.

    Step One - Entry Criterion
    If yes, 7+ Classification Criteria required for positive diagnosis
    Step Two - Sufficient Criterion
    If yes, diagnosis is positive
    Step Three - Classification Criteria
    7+ required for positive diagnosis

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    Dr. Tuhina Neogi
    Dr. Tuhina Neogi
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    Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD, is an associate professor at Boston University School of Medicine. She is also affiliated with the BUSPH Department of Epidemiology. Dr. Neogi’s research focuses on epidemiology and management of various musculoskeletal/rheumatic diseases, such as osteoarthritis and gout.

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