Tertiary Syphilis in the Cervical Spine: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

As the prevalence of syphilis rises, an increase in tertiary syphilis with spinal involvement is predicted. We report what we believe to be the first case of compressive cervical spine syphilitic gummata, with central cord compression signs. We also review the relevant literature to date. The diagno...

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Autores principales: Salem, K. M. I., Majeed, H., Bommireddy, R., Klezl, Z.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3854603/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24436850
http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1329887
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description As the prevalence of syphilis rises, an increase in tertiary syphilis with spinal involvement is predicted. We report what we believe to be the first case of compressive cervical spine syphilitic gummata, with central cord compression signs. We also review the relevant literature to date. The diagnosis of syphilis in the spine relies on the physician to be aware of it as part of the differential diagnosis. Treponemal laboratory tests are an important aid in establishing a diagnosis.
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spelling pubmed-38546032014-03-01 Tertiary Syphilis in the Cervical Spine: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Salem, K. M. I. Majeed, H. Bommireddy, R. Klezl, Z. Global Spine J Article As the prevalence of syphilis rises, an increase in tertiary syphilis with spinal involvement is predicted. We report what we believe to be the first case of compressive cervical spine syphilitic gummata, with central cord compression signs. We also review the relevant literature to date. The diagnosis of syphilis in the spine relies on the physician to be aware of it as part of the differential diagnosis. Treponemal laboratory tests are an important aid in establishing a diagnosis. Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2012-11-19 2013-03 /pmc/articles/PMC3854603/ /pubmed/24436850 http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1329887 Text en © Thieme Medical Publishers
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