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Syphilitic enteritis.

D Schlossberg, F R Rudy, F W Jackson

    Archives of Internal Medicine
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Relapsing secondary syphilis can cause syphilitic enteritis, a rare gastrointestinal issue. Prompt anti-syphilitic treatment led to complete clinical and histological recovery in a patient.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by *Treponema pallidum*, can present with diverse clinical manifestations.
    • Secondary syphilis involves systemic spread, potentially affecting multiple organs, including the gastrointestinal tract.

    Observation:

    • A 40-year-old male presented with relapsing secondary syphilis.
    • A major manifestation was syphilitic enteritis, confirmed via intestinal biopsy.
    • The patient exhibited gastrointestinal symptoms attributed to the infection.

    Findings:

    • Histopathological examination of the intestinal biopsy revealed characteristic syphilitic inflammation.
    • Following appropriate anti-syphilitic therapy, the patient's enteritis showed significant improvement.

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  • Both clinical symptoms and histological findings resolved post-treatment.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights syphilitic enteritis as a significant, albeit uncommon, gastrointestinal complication of secondary syphilis.
    • Early diagnosis and effective anti-syphilitic treatment are crucial for managing this condition.
    • Physicians should consider syphilis in the differential diagnosis of unexplained enteritis, particularly in patients with risk factors.