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Primary syphilis of the tonsil

N J Fiumara, E A Walker

    Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    A reactive syphilis test in a patient with a painless tonsil ulcer indicated a tonsillar chancre. This highlights the importance of considering syphilis in sexually active individuals with such lesions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Syphilis is a systemic infection caused by Treponema pallidum.
    • Oral manifestations of syphilis can present in various forms, including chancres.

    Observation:

    • A 42-year-old patient presented with a non-painful ulcerative lesion on the left tonsil.
    • Routine syphilis blood testing yielded a reactive result.

    Findings:

    • The tonsillar ulcer was diagnosed as a primary syphilitic chancre.
    • The lesion's painless nature is a characteristic feature of primary syphilis.

    Implications:

    • Painless tonsillar ulcers in sexually active individuals warrant high suspicion for syphilis.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment of oral syphilis are crucial to prevent disease progression and transmission.