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Nodules on the tongue in an HIV-positive patient.
- Source :
- Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases; Sep2006, Vol. 38 Issue 9, p822-825, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum. Epidemiological studies show that rates have increased dramatically in recent y, especially in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-seropositive patients. Although lesions most frequently develop on the genital area, they are presently frequently detected in the oral cavity. We present an HIV-positive patient without antiretroviral treatment and immunologically stable, with firm nodules on the tongue. Following serological tests, clinical symptoms and histopathological findings, lesions were diagnosed as secondary syphilis. A spectacular improvement was achieved with specific treatment. To our knowledge this is the first case described in the literature of secondary syphilis presenting as nodular, painless lesions on the lingual mucosa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00365548
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26610109
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00365540500525179