Syphilis - The great mimicker

ABSTRACT

Syphilis is an ancient sex u a l ly transmitted infection, described since centuries ago, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Syphilis or luetic disease is known as the great imitator as it can have myriads of clinical presentations, often making it a diagnostic challenge to clinicians. We report a patient with secondary syphilis, wh o presented with scaly plaques on his trunk and face, sparing the palms and soles.