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Body deformation from chronic gout—evidenced by tophi nodules on the hand and elbow—illustrates advanced inflammatory arthritis caused by urate crystal deposition. Characterized by recurrent, painful joint attacks (podagra when affecting the big toe), this condition reflects years of hyperuricemia and underscores the importance of early diagnosis and long-term urate-lowering therapy to prevent irreversible joint damage.
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