Case of secondary syphilis presenting with unusual complications: syphilitic proctitis, gastritis, and hepatitis.

A case of secondary syphilis presenting with unusual complications: syphilitic proctitis,

Acute Syphilitic Balanitis and Gross Penile Edema in an HIV- Infected Man

Syphilis presenting with balanitis and penile edema is rare, and in most cases has been considered to be a manifestation of primary syphilis. We report the case of an HIV-infected man who presented with penile edema and balanitis concomitant with an eruption on his buttocks, lower abdomen and thighs. Histologic examination and serology were diagnostic of syphilis, and the patient was successful...

Hepatic Lesions with Secondary Syphilis in an HIV-Infected Patient

Syphilis among HIV-infected patients continues to be a public health concern, especially in men who have sex with men. The clinical manifestations of syphilis are protean; syphilitic hepatitis is an unusual complication that can occur at any stage of the disease. We report a case of an HIV-infected male who presented with systemic symptoms and liver lesions highly suggestive of lymphoma and was...

Unusual location of syphilitic chancre: case report.

A case of secondary syphilis in which the patients still had the primary chancre is reported. The unusual clinical feature was the location of the syphilitic on the arm.

Syphilitic Aortic Regurgitation - An Unusual Case.

Tertiary syphilis with cardiovascular lesions are rarely seen nowadays. Here we report a case of a 43 year old patient diagnosed with aortic regurgitation due to syphilitic aortitis.