The authors describe an atypical primary syphilis of the neck. The unusual clinical presentation and localization led to an initial diagnostic mistake. This case confirms the polymorphic character of syphilis. Considering the increased incidence of sexually transmitted infections worldwide, a high index of suspicion should be maintained by physicians.

Primary syphilis of the neck mimicking a pyodermatitis / S. Ramoni, G. Genovese, A. Pastena, M. Cusini. - In: SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. - ISSN 0148-5717. - (2020). [Epub ahead of print] [10.1097/OLQ.0000000000001210]

Primary syphilis of the neck mimicking a pyodermatitis

S. Ramoni
Primo
;
G. Genovese
Secondo
;
A. Pastena
Penultimo
;
2020

Abstract

The authors describe an atypical primary syphilis of the neck. The unusual clinical presentation and localization led to an initial diagnostic mistake. This case confirms the polymorphic character of syphilis. Considering the increased incidence of sexually transmitted infections worldwide, a high index of suspicion should be maintained by physicians.
Settore MED/35 - Malattie Cutanee e Veneree
2020
2-giu-2020
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