Tophaceous Gout in a Patient with Beta Thalassemia: A Case Report

Thalassemia refers to a group of chronic microcytic hereditary hemolytic anemias characterized by a defect in hemoglobin synthesis. Beta-thalassemia is more prevalent among individuals of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian, or Indian descent. Symptoms arise from anemia, hemolysis, splenomegaly, medullary hyperplasia, and, in cases of multiple transfusions, iron overload. Diagnosis relies on genetic and quantitative hemoglobin analysis. This article presents an interesting case with images of chronic tophaceous gout in a patient with beta-thalassemia.