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    • Retinal arteriolitis, inflammation of retinal arterioles, can have various causes.
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    • Clinical and laboratory findings suggested syphilis as the cause, without periphlebitis.

    Conclusions:

    • Syphilitic infection can manifest as isolated retinal arteriolitis, a rare presentation.
    • This case highlights the importance of considering syphilis in the differential diagnosis of retinal vascular diseases.
    • Further research may be needed to understand the mechanisms of syphilitic retinal arteriolitis.