Gouty Polyarthritis-An Uncommon Presentation

Crystal arthropathies are a group of disorders produced due to deposition of crystals in and around joints. These are usually monoarticular, but some 10% of the patients with mono sodium urate crystal arthropathy (Gout) can be polyarticular. However, in present set up with much advancement in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, the number of patients of gout with polyarticular involvement is less common. Here we present a case of gouty polyarthritis with a prolonged intercritical period.