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Syphilitic meningomyelitis. A case report.

M Fisher, C M Poser

    Archives of Neurology
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    Neurosyphilis can cause progressive leg weakness. Prompt penicillin treatment led to improvement in a patient with previously undiagnosed syphilis, highlighting its importance in differential diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Neuroimmunology

    Background:

    • Neurosyphilis, a re-emerging infectious disease, presents diagnostic challenges.
    • Subacute paraparesis is a rare but serious neurological manifestation.

    Observation:

    • A 58-year-old man presented with progressive, asymmetrical lower limb weakness.
    • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed lymphocytic pleocytosis, low glucose, and positive syphilis serology.
    • The patient had no prior history of syphilis.

    Findings:

    • A 14-day course of penicillin therapy resulted in significant clinical improvement.
    • This case underscores the utility of serologic testing for syphilis in neurological presentations.

    Implications:

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    • Neurosyphilis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of progressive paraparesis.
    • Increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance for neurosyphilis are crucial in the United States.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment of neurosyphilis can prevent irreversible neurological damage.