[Nonspecific altitudinal scotoma].
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted, chronic, systemic infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. If left untreated the disease progresses through 3 stages. The ocular manifestations are highly variable, including interstitial keratitis, anterior, intermediate and posterior uveitis, chorioretinitis, retinitis, retinal vasculitis and optic neuropathy which can occur at all stages. In patients with a suspected diagnosis it is mandatory to carry out serological tests, because an early treatment is essential for preserving visual acuity and ocular function.
Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Kirrbergerstraße, 66424, Homburg, Deutschland. johanna.pattmoeller@uks.eu
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D012607:Scotoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D014392:Tuberculosis, Ocular / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*