Secondary oral syphilis presenting as a tumor-like lesion on the lower lip
Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. São Paulo (Online)
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66: e6, 2024. graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT This study presents a case of atypical manifestation of secondary syphilis. Diagnosis was initiated prompted by the patient's complaint of a lower lip lesion, present for three months, resembling a malignant neoplasm. The lesion, a 3 cm (diameter) ulcerated nodule, arising from conjunctive tissue, raised concern. However, further physical examination revealed additional clinical features, including cervical micropolyadenopathy and erythematous skin lesions, prompting a reevaluation of the diagnosis, most likely secondary syphilis. These findings led to a serological investigation, which, ultimately, confirmed the diagnosis of syphilis. The case underscores the importance of recognizing syphilis as a formidable imitator, posing challenges in establishing differential diagnoses of mucocutaneous diseases.
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Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. São Paulo (Online)
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Tropical
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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