Secondary syphilis with pulmonary involvement mimicking lymphoma: a case report
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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52: e20190044, 2019. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract We present a case of atypical presentation of secondary syphilis with extensive lymph node involvement and pulmonary lesions, initially suspected as lymphoma. The patient presented with weight loss, dry cough, chest pain, palpable lymph nodes in several peripheral chains, and multiple pulmonary nodules and masses on chest imaging. The key features for secondary syphilis diagnosis were a lymph node biopsy suggestive of reactive lymphadenopathy, positive serologic tests for syphilis, and complete recovery after antisyphilitic treatment.
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Asunto principal:
Sífilis
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Linfadenopatía
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Enfermedades Pulmonares
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Linfoma
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/BR
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