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Secondary syphilis presenting as a palisading granuloma
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|May 1, 1985
Summary
A secondary syphilis diagnosis in a man revealed a rare skin biopsy finding: a palisading granuloma. This histologic pattern, typically seen in granuloma annulare, has not been previously documented in early secondary syphilis cases.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Histopathology
Background:
- Secondary syphilis is a systemic infection caused by Treponema pallidum.
- Clinical and histologic presentations of secondary syphilis can be diverse.
- Specific histopathologic findings can aid in diagnosing challenging cases.