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Rare Presentation of Umbilical Condyloma
Caroline C Ward1, Amika Moro2, Robert D Bennett2
1Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
The American Surgeon
|February 15, 2023
Summary
Secondary syphilis can present with condyloma lata, even in unusual locations like the umbilicus. This case highlights surgical options for managing this manifestation in a patient with HIV co-infection.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Venereology
Background:
- Syphilis infection progresses through primary, secondary, and tertiary stages, each with distinct clinical presentations.
- Secondary syphilis is characterized by mucocutaneous lesions, including condyloma lata, typically appearing months post-infection.
Observation:
- Condyloma lata, commonly found in the genital region, can also occur in extragenital sites such as the umbilicus.
- This report details a case of umbilical condyloma lata in a patient coinfected with secondary syphilis and HIV.
Findings:
- The presence of umbilical condyloma lata in secondary syphilis is a notable clinical finding.
- Surgical excision and fulguration were considered for definitive management of the umbilical lesion.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of condyloma lata's anatomical distribution in secondary syphilis.
- It underscores the importance of considering extragenital manifestations in syphilis diagnosis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
- Surgical interventions offer effective treatment options for localized condyloma lata.
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