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Do you still consider the use of pegloticase in someone with substantial tophaceous burden despite optimal uric acid levels?
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Rheumatology · National institues of Health
If a patient has a significant burden of tophaceous deposits causing functional impairment despite serum uric acid control achieved through oral uric acid lowering therapy (ULT), I strongly recommend considering a course of enzymatic therapy with pegloticase. Terms such as “treatment failure gout” o...