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A rare case of syphilis associated with renal and hepatic involvement

We present an unusual case of syphilis that despite starting treatment with penicillin has evolved with renal complications. Due to glomerulonephritis with nephrotic syndrome the case required shared care between the renal physician and dermatologist. Doctors of different specialties need to keep in...

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Autores principales: Tatu, Alin Laurentiu, Popescu, Maria, Rotarescu, Radu, Popescu, Sanda Dorina
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Derm101.com 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3839835/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24282667
http://dx.doi.org/10.5826/dpc.0304a13
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Sumario:We present an unusual case of syphilis that despite starting treatment with penicillin has evolved with renal complications. Due to glomerulonephritis with nephrotic syndrome the case required shared care between the renal physician and dermatologist. Doctors of different specialties need to keep in mind that early syphilis can have visceral involvement and patients might need prompt, specific therapeutic intervention.