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Spontaneous rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon is uncommon. This article presents a case report in which spontaneous rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon occurred secondary to a gouty tophaceous deposit within the tendon. This report adds to the list of pathological conditions that should be considered in closed spontaneous rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon.
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