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[Headache in early syphilis--a case report].

A Risse, F Krull

Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete

|May 15, 1987

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Early luetic meningitis, a rare cause of headache in adolescents, was diagnosed in a 16-year-old girl. Penicillin therapy successfully treated her symptoms, including hearing loss and choked disc.

Area of Science:

Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics

Background:

Syphilis (lues) can present with diverse neurological manifestations.
Headache is a common but often non-specific symptom in adolescents.

Observation:

A 16-year-old female presented with headache of unknown origin.
Later development of an exanthem led to the diagnosis of syphilis.
Abnormalities in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) parameters were noted.

Findings:

The patient experienced hearing loss and a choked disc.
These neurological signs improved following penicillin treatment.
The case highlights early luetic meningitis as a potential diagnosis.

Implications:

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Early luetic meningitis is a rare but critical consideration in the differential diagnosis of adolescent headaches.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment with penicillin are crucial for favorable outcomes.
This case underscores the importance of considering syphilis in unexplained neurological presentations.