Tophus of the temporomandibular joint with trismus: Report of a case

Gout is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by acute exacerbations of joint pain and swelling associated with elevated uric acid in the blood. The attacks result from deposition of crystals of monosodium urate in and around the joints. However, gout of the temporomandibular joint is rare. The case reported here had a gouty tophus arising on the temporomandibular joint which was associated with trismus.