Bone pain as the presenting manifestation of secondary syphilis.
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A 31 year old fireman presented with acute pain and tenderness in both shins and forearms. Radiographs were normal but bone scintigraphy showed widespread increased isotope uptake. Serology was consistent with a diagnosis of secondary syphilis, and the patient's symptoms resolved completely six weeks after a course of penicillin.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 49 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990