A patient in the clinic has calcium crystals that are associated with chronic gout. How does the professional document this finding?

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With time, crystal deposition in subcutaneous tissues causes the formation of small white nodules, or tophi, that are visible through the skin. Crystal aggregates deposited in the kidneys can form urate renal stones and lead to renal failure. Stones are precipitates that accumulate in liquid, such as kidney stones. Spurs are outgrowths of bone. Nodes are a central connecting point for some bodily structures.

A Patient in the Clinic Has Calcium Crystals That Are