Is axial gout frequently associated with the presence of current tophi , although not with spinal symptoms?
Our study demonstrated a high prevalence of axial gout not associated with spine symptoms. This finding introduces a differential diagnosis in axial lesions in patients with gout. In addition, the unique association with a current but not previous history of peripheral tophi suggests that gout treatment might be effective in preventing or solving gout axial lesions.
Elevated preoperative PLR was independently associated with an increased risk of mortality in patients with CRC. The utility of PLR may help to improve prognostic predictors.