European Journal of Radiology
Volume 62, Issue 3 , Pages 437-443 , June 2007

Impact of sonography in gouty arthritis: Comparison with conventional radiography, clinical examination, and laboratory findings

  • Claudia Schueller-Weidekamm

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
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  • Gerd Schueller

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
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  • Martin Aringer

      Affiliations

    • Department of Rheumatology, Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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  • Michael Weber

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
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  • Franz Kainberger

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria

Received 21 November 2006 ,Revised 6 December 2006 ,Accepted 6 December 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2006.12.005

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 62, Issue 3 , Pages 437-443 , June 2007

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