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Congenital syphilis with bone lesion: case report
Vinicius Schott Gameiro1, Pedro José Labronici1, Igor Mendes de Albuquerque Rosa1
1Departamento de Cirurgia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Hospital Universitário Antônio Pedro, Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Ortopedia
|December 14, 2017
Summary
Congenital syphilis can affect newborns, causing bone lesions. This case highlights a newborn with left ankle periostitis, a specific bone inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- Congenital syphilis is a serious infection transmitted from mother to child.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent long-term complications.
Observation:
- A newborn presented with clinical signs suggestive of infection.
- Radiographic examination revealed a bone lesion in the left ankle.
Findings:
- The bone lesion was diagnosed as periostitis, inflammation of the bone lining.
- The etiology was confirmed as congenital syphilis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering congenital syphilis in newborns with bone abnormalities.
- Prompt recognition and management can prevent severe skeletal and systemic sequelae.
- Highlights the role of imaging in diagnosing congenital bone lesions.
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