An unusual case of tertiary syphilis

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2022 Apr;47(4):785-787. doi: 10.1111/ced.15066. Epub 2022 Jan 3.

Abstract

We report a rare case of tertiary syphilis in a middle aged man who presented with a 6-month history of ulceration of his left eye with extreme pain. Physical examination revealed fistulas, granuloma with ulcer, and corneal opacity with granulomatous conjunctivitis in the left eye. Based on the patient's clinical manifestations and auxiliary examination results, neurosyphilis was diagnosed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Granuloma / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurosyphilis* / diagnosis
  • Syphilis* / diagnosis

Supplementary concepts

  • Syphilis, tertiary