OH, THE PLACES URATE WILL GO!
A Vodcast Series on Systemic Urate Deposition (SUD) with Dr. Ada Kumar, Radiologist
Dr. Kumar brings her 15 years of expertise in radiology to bear to investigate how imaging is yielding insights into our understanding of gout, systemic deposition of urate, and its potential implications on the body.
Dr. Ada Kumar is the former chief resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and has completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal imaging at the University of Chicago.

Radiologist
The not-so-great places urate can deposit
Once thought to be limited mainly to bones and joints, it has become clear that uric acid crystals deposit in numerous body systems and vital organs.1
Hosted by Dr. Ada Kumar, this video podcast (vodcast) series examines the surprising and concerning places where urate deposition has been found in the body, and what these findings mean for patients with systemic urate deposition.
A HEART-TO-HEART ABOUT GOUT
PART 1
Dr. Kumar takes a look at the potential dangers of urate deposition in the heart with a focus on arterial deposition.
A HEART-TO-HEART ABOUT GOUT
PART 2
In part 2 of her investigation of urate deposition in the heart, Dr. Kumar examines deposits in the cardiac valves and myocardium.
URATE IN THE KIDNEYS? NO KIDDING!
Dr. Kumar looks at the connection between urate deposition in the kidney and decreased renal function.
SPINE-TINGLING IMAGES— URATE DEPOSITION IN THE BACK
Dr. Kumar explores evidence of gout and urate deposition along the spine.
OPEN YOUR EYES! LOOKING AT URATE DEPOSITION
Dr. Kumar analyzes medical images of urate deposition in the eyes and its effect on ocular function.
URATE GETS UNDER YOUR SKIN
Dr. Kumar shows how urate deposition can affect the skin and what it means for patients.
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Damage coming into focus: Inside SUD
The extent of urate crystal deposition can be difficult to detect through physical examination alone2; thus, various imaging techniques can be employed to uncover systemic urate crystal deposition and its resulting damage.1,3
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REFERENCES
- Edwards NL. Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases. 13th ed. New York, NY:Springer;2008:241-249.
- Choi HK, et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2009;68:1609-1612.
- Doghramji PP, et al. Postgrad Med. 2012;124:98-109.