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Tertiary syphilis in the cervical spine: a case report and review of the literature.
Salem, Khalid Majeed, H Bommireddy, Rajendranadh Klezl, Zdenek
Salem, Khalid
Majeed, H
Bommireddy, Rajendranadh
Klezl, Zdenek
Abstract
As the prevalence of syphilis rises, an increase in tertiary syphilis with spinal involvement is predicted. We report what we believe to be the first case of compressive cervical spine syphilitic gummata, with central cord compression signs. We also review the relevant literature to date. The diagnosis of syphilis in the spine relies on the physician to be aware of it as part of the differential diagnosis. Treponemal laboratory tests are an important aid in establishing a diagnosis.
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2013-03
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Orthopaedics, Communicable diseases
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Global Spine J. 2013 Mar;3(1):41-6. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1329887. Epub 2012 Nov 19.