CHAPTER X. The Renal Theory of Gout

THE RENAL THEORY OF GOUT

Anomalies in Uric Acid Excretion in Gout. Uricæmia in Nephritis. The Relationship, if any, between the Amounts of Uric Acid and of Urea, and Total Non-protein Nitrogen in Human Blood. Uricæmia not necessarily due to Renal Defect. Uricæmia not Peculiar to Nephritis. Uricæmia does not necessarily Portend Gout. To what may be ascribed the Deficient Eliminating Capacity of the Kidney for Uric Acid. Uratic Deposits in Nephritis. Differentiation of Uratic Deposits in Gout and Nephritis. Clinical Associations of Gout and Granular Kidney pp. 117-132