Syphilitic balanitis of Follmann in a patient with a history of previous infection

Int J STD AIDS. 2023 Jun;34(7):498-500. doi: 10.1177/09564624231160578. Epub 2023 Mar 17.

Abstract

We report a case of syphilitic balanitis of Follmann arising in a man with a history of prior infection with syphilis. Few cases have been described in the literature. In our case, a man with history of multiple unprotected sexual contacts presented with erosive balanitis and painless inguinal bilateral lymphadenopathy. All tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) performed were negative with the exception of serology for syphilis. We made the diagnosis of syphilitic balanitis of Follmann that was confirmed by prompt resolution after treatment.

Keywords: Syphilis (Treponema pallidum); bacterial disease; europe; location; men; sexual intercourse.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Balanitis* / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Lymphadenopathy*
  • Male
  • Patients
  • Syphilis* / complications
  • Syphilis* / diagnosis
  • Syphilis* / drug therapy
  • Treponema pallidum

Supplementary concepts

  • Syphilis, primary