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On 21 – 3 – 1992, I was called to see a 40 years old patient, suffering from severe pain and swelling in right ankle and in right big toe. The patient was writhing with pain in his bed. Following points were noted: • Large swelling around the right ankle. • Slightest pressure on the swollen ankle caused the patient to shriek with pain. • The pain was worse always during night. • Pain was agg. in…