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Laryngeal syphilis: a case report.

Gil Lahav¹, Yonatan Lahav, Pnina Ciobotaro

¹Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Kaplan Medical Center, PO Box 1, Rehovot, 76600 Israel. gillah@clalit.org.il

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Syphilis, a complex sexually transmitted disease, can severely damage the larynx. Historical records show a case of syphilis-induced laryngeal destruction in 1866, predating early laryngectomy reports.

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Area of Science:

Medical History
Infectious Diseases
Otolaryngology

Background:

Syphilis, caused by Treponema pallidum, is a complex sexually transmitted infection known for its diverse clinical manifestations.
William Osler famously stated, "He who knows syphilis, knows medicine," highlighting its broad impact on internal medicine.

Observation:

A historical report from 1866 details a case where syphilis led to the complete destruction of a 36-year-old man's larynx.
This diagnosis was confirmed postmortem, underscoring the advanced stage of the disease at the time of examination.

Findings:

The 1866 case of laryngeal destruction due to syphilis was previously misattributed as the first total laryngectomy.
Historical analysis reveals that Christian Albert Theodor Billroth performed the first documented total laryngectomy in 1873 for laryngeal carcinoma.

Implications:

This historical case highlights the severe, destructive potential of untreated syphilis, particularly its impact on the upper airway.
Understanding such historical medical cases provides valuable context for the evolution of surgical procedures and the recognition of complex disease presentations.
The distinction between syphilis-induced laryngeal destruction and surgical laryngectomy is crucial for accurate medical history and understanding treatment advancements.