Oral manifestations of syphilis: a review

Soares, A.B.; Gonzaga, H.F.S.; Jorge,; Barraviera, Sílvia Regina Catharino Sartori

doi:10.1590/s1678-91992004000100002

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“…Soares et al drew attention to a probable increase in the incidence of oral manifestations of oral syphilis due to the increase in the practice of oral sex. However, the literature review shows that the number of case reports and citations in the literature regarding the occurrence of oral lesions does not seem to follow the recently reported “outbreaks” ( 24 ). According to Eyer-Silva et al 2017 the occurrence of oral lesions in syphilis would be between 12-15%, while Lautenschlager, 2006, found oral manifestations in about one-third to one-half of patients with secondary syphilis ( 25 , 26 ).…”

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Oral findings in secondary syphilis

Andrade¹,

Freitas²,

Rocha³

et al. 2018

Med Oral

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Background Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum. However, there are of hematogenic and vertical transmission. All health care professionals must be aware of the manifestations of this condition, such as oral lesions.ObjectivesThis study to analyze and compare four clinical cases of syphilis that were diagnosed based on lesions in the oral cavity with published literature.Material and MethodsFour patients with a confirmed sorologic and clinical diagnosis of syphilis were examined, confirmated from manifestation of oral lesions together with analysis of serological laboratory tests and histopathological analyses.ResultsLesions were found in classic sites such as lips, tongue and skin. However, there were also lesions on the hard palate, and labial commissure, which correspond to less than 5% of the syphilis oral manifestations.ConclusionsThe practice of unprotected oral sex may result in infection and development of syphilis. The acknowledgment of the oral manifestations of syphilis in all its period of training for health professionals is of basic importance, the association of clinical features, histopathological findings and serological tests are required to complete the diagnosis and correct treatment. Key words:Oral syphilis, treponema infections, secondary syphilis.

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Oral findings in secondary syphilis

Andrade¹,

Freitas²,

Rocha³

et al. 2018

Med Oral

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“…Soares et al drew attention to a probable increase in the incidence of oral manifestations of oral syphilis due to the increase in the practice of oral sex. However, the literature review shows that the number of case reports and citations in the literature regarding the occurrence of oral lesions does not seem to follow the recently reported "outbreaks" (24). According to Eyer-Silva et al 2017 the occurrence of oral lesions in syphilis would be between 12-15%, while Lautenschlager, 2006, found oral manifestations in about one-third to one-half of patients with secondary syphilis (25,26).…”

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confidence: 96%

Oral Findings in Secondary Syphilis

Andrade¹,

Freitas²,

Rocha³

et al. 2020

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

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Background: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum. However, there are of hematogenic and vertical transmission. All health care professionals must be aware of the manifestations of this condition, such as oral lesions. Objectives: This study to analyze and compare four clinical cases of syphilis that were diagnosed based on lesions in the oral cavity with published literature. Material and Methods: Four patients with a confirmed sorologic and clinical diagnosis of syphilis were examined, confirmated from manifestation of oral lesions together with analysis of serological laboratory tests and histopathological analyses. Results: Lesions were found in classic sites such as lips, tongue and skin. However, there were also lesions on the hard palate, and labial commissure, which correspond to less than 5% of the syphilis oral manifestations. Conclusions: The practice of unprotected oral sex may result in infection and development of syphilis. The acknowledgment of the oral manifestations of syphilis in all its period of training for health professionals is of basic importance, the association of clinical features, histopathological findings and serological tests are required to complete the diagnosis and correct treatment.

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“…However, extragenital lesions can be seen in up to 31% of patients, the majority located on the mouth and lips. 3 Regardless of the patient’s elicited sexual history, an oropharyngeal chancre is still quite rare. Several case reports have documented the existence of these lesions but are described as “well-demarcated, grey-white plaque with central ulceration.” 4 This appearance is consistent with the typical chancre and grossly contrasts our patient’s polypoid and exophytic mass.…”

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confidence: 99%