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In addition, the diagnostic utility of two post-processing DECT protocols were evaluated, comprising different minimum attenuation thresholds of 150 HU (DECT 150 protocol) and 120 HU (DECT 120 protocol), with the same maximum attenuation threshold (500 HU) and constant kilovoltage setting of tubes A and B at 80 and 140 kVp. Results: Subcutaneous lymphedema was present in 58.2% of patients, with a significant association with extra-articular monosodium urate (MSU) deposits (p &lt; 0.001). Specifically, 97.8% of patients with lymphedema had extra-articular MSU deposits in DECT or US examination, while no cases of lymphedema were found in patients with exclusively intra-articular deposits. The DECT 120 protocol was significantly more sensitive for detecting peripheral MSU deposits (81%) compared to the DECT 150 protocol (34.2%, p &lt; 0.001). 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