Annular Secondary Syphilis on the Penis: A Case Report

Zhao, Cai-Chou; Zhao, Zheng; Zheng, Song Guo; Li, Jiu‐Hong

doi:10.1097/01.jd9.0000559513.78062.fe

“…Secondary syphilis can present in various atypical cutaneous morphological patterns such as annular, framboesiform, corymbiform, nodulo-ulcerative and follicular in up to 29.6% cases. 1 Annular SS is quite uncommon and seen in 5.7%-13.6% individuals suffering from SS. 2,3 It is localised to the areas around the angle of the mouth, and it can rarely be seen over the penis.…”

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The great imitator: A rare presentation of annular and corymbose secondary syphilis

Bose

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2021

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A corymbose (or corymbiform) arrangement in secondary syphilis (derived from the Greek word korymbos) is characterised by a central large plaque or papule surrounded by smaller satellite lesions akin to an explosion, whereas annular plaques consist of a peripheral ring of erythematous papules with central hyperpigmentation. These are very rare cutaneous manifestations of secondary syphilis. This case report focuses on one such interesting case which presented with the annular and corymbose pattern involving the face and genitalia.

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“…Dear Editor, Annular secondary syphilis is caused by Treponema Pallidum, which rarely occurs in the genital region. 1 We herein describe a case of annular secondary syphilis mimicking annular lichen planus with nonspecific location and histologic hallmarks.…”

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Penile annular secondary syphilis mimicking annular lichen planusDear Editor, Annular secondary syphilis is caused by Treponema Pallidum, which rarely occurs in the genital region. 1 We herein describe a case of annular secondary syphilis mimicking annular lichen planus with nonspecific location and histologic hallmarks.A 32-year-old Vietnamese male visited our hospital with annular lesions on the penile shaft. He had a history of oralgenital contact with an anonymous male 3 months prior to presentation.

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“…The clinical manifestations of early secondary syphilis include small papular, follicular, vesicular, corymbiform, psoriasiform rashes, while late secondary syphilis presents as nodular, annular, pustular, frambesiform, nodular-ulcerative form. 1,2 Annular secondary syphilis is mainly located at the mucocutaneous junction of the nasal alae and the oral commissure with the prevalence of 5.7-13.6%. 1 Therefore, the syphilitic lesion in our case is rare.…”

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“…1,2 Annular secondary syphilis is mainly located at the mucocutaneous junction of the nasal alae and the oral commissure with the prevalence of 5.7-13.6%. 1 Therefore, the syphilitic lesion in our case is rare.…”

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Penile annular secondary syphilis mimicking annular lichen planus

Trinh

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Wu

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Hieu

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2021

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Penile annular secondary syphilis mimicking annular lichen planusDear Editor, Annular secondary syphilis is caused by Treponema Pallidum, which rarely occurs in the genital region. 1 We herein describe a case of annular secondary syphilis mimicking annular lichen planus with nonspecific location and histologic hallmarks.A 32-year-old Vietnamese male visited our hospital with annular lesions on the penile shaft. He had a history of oralgenital contact with an anonymous male 3 months prior to presentation. He denied any personal history of sexually transmitted diseases. Physical examination revealed annular erythematous plaques with well-defined, scaly borders on the

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