[Syphilitic penile pseudotumor. Report of a case]

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Dermatology
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection, is experiencing a global resurgence.
• Genital manifestations of secondary syphilis can be diverse and atypical.

Observation:

• A patient presented with a solid penile mass, an unusual symptom for secondary syphilis.
• Clinical presentation, histology, and lab tests were crucial for diagnosis.

Findings:

• The patient was diagnosed with secondary syphilis presenting as a genital lesion.
• The condition responded well to standard antibiotic therapy.

Implications:

• This case emphasizes the need for a high index of suspicion for syphilis in patients with atypical genital ulcers.
• Understanding diverse syphilitic presentations is vital for effective diagnosis and management of genital ulcer disease.