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Syphilitic balanitis of Follmann in a patient with a history of previous infection

Authors :
Campoli, Marco
Cozzi, Chiara
Caravello, Simone
Minuti, Anna
Lombardo, Maurizio
Salvemini, Isabella
Zerbinati, Nicola
Source :
International Journal of STD & AIDS; June 2023, Vol. 34 Issue: 7 p498-500, 3p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

We report a case of syphilitic balanitis of Follmann arising in a man with a history of prior infection with syphilis. Few cases have been described in the literature. In our case, a man with history of multiple unprotected sexual contacts presented with erosive balanitis and painless inguinal bilateral lymphadenopathy. All tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) performed were negative with the exception of serology for syphilis. We made the diagnosis of syphilitic balanitis of Follmann that was confirmed by prompt resolution after treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09564624 and 17581052
Volume :
34
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
International Journal of STD & AIDS
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs63192380
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/09564624231160578