2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2019.01.005
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Syphilis of the oropharynx: Case series of “The Great Masquerader”

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“…Clinically, in primary syphilis, oral lesions are ulcerated and asymptomatic in both HIV‐positive 4 and non‐HIV‐positive patients, 18‐22 as in our case. However, in secondary syphilis, oral lesions have a heterogeneous pattern, including the presence of typical mucous patches or superficial ulcers in both HIV‐positive 4‐6 and non‐HIV‐positive patients, 19,21,23‐26 a clinical presentation observed in the early stage in our patient.…”
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confidence: 58%
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“…Clinically, in primary syphilis, oral lesions are ulcerated and asymptomatic in both HIV‐positive 4 and non‐HIV‐positive patients, 18‐22 as in our case. However, in secondary syphilis, oral lesions have a heterogeneous pattern, including the presence of typical mucous patches or superficial ulcers in both HIV‐positive 4‐6 and non‐HIV‐positive patients, 19,21,23‐26 a clinical presentation observed in the early stage in our patient.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 58%
“…DISCUSSIONThe relevance of this case lies on its unusual presentation in clinical, histopathological, and serological terms, and alerts the clinician about the possibility of syphilis even in the absence of seroconversion. The present case illustrates consideration for syphilis in persistent chronic infiltrates that cannot be otherwise explained.Clinically, in primary syphilis, oral lesions are ulcerated and asymptomatic in both HIV-positive4 and non-HIV-positive patients,[18][19][20][21][22] as in our case. However, in secondary syphilis, oral lesions have a heterogeneous pattern, including the presence of typical mucous patches or superficial ulcers in both HIV-positive 4-6 and non-HIV-positive patients,19,21,[23][24][25][26] a clinical presentation observed in the early stage in our patient.…”
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“…In the secondary stage, multiple plaques may develop in the mucosa of the mouth, tongue, and pharynx. Due to the missing resistance to antibiotics of Treponema pallidum , syphilis is still treated with penicillin V 99 119 .…”
Section: Lip Oral Cavity and Pharynxmentioning
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“…Im Sekundärstadium können sich im Bereich der Mund-, Zungen- und Pharynxschleimhaut verschiedenartige Plaques bilden. Aufgrund der bisher ausgebliebenen Antibiotikaresistenzen von Treponema pallidum erfolgt die Behandlung der Syphilis nach wie vor mit Penicillin V 99 119 .…”
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