Localized lesions in secondary syphilis.
The clinical manifestations of secondary syphilis are variable and can mimic many skin diseases, mostly being generalized and symmetrical in distribution. Localized lesions of secondary syphilis are rarely seen in dermatology clinics. We report an unusual presentation wherein a patient had localized lesions over face and soles only. There is a need for increased awareness on the part of physicians to recognize new patterns of syphilitic infection, together with a willingness to consider the diagnosis of syphilis in patients with unusual clinical features.
Department of Dermatology, Combined Military Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Nasser Rashid
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Dar
Naeem
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Raza
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002308:Cardiolipins / Q000032:analysis; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000032:analysis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005145:Face; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005528:Foot; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010713:Phosphatidylcholines / Q000032:analysis; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013591:Syphilis, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014210:Treponema pallidum / Q000276:immunology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002308:Cardiolipins; D010713:Phosphatidylcholines; C054448:VDRL antigen; D002784:Cholesterol; D010400:Penicillin G