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  • 1Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, SC, USA.

Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975)
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A young man

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Differential diagnosis of acute neurological deficits is crucial.
  • Herpes simplex encephalitis is a common consideration for temporal lobe symptoms.
  • Syphilis can present with diverse and atypical neurological manifestations.

Observation:

  • A 34-year-old male presented with confusion and temporal lobe signs.
  • Motor neuron involvement was notably absent.
  • Initial presentation mimicked viral encephalitis.

Findings:

  • Neurosyphilis was diagnosed despite the absence of typical signs.
  • This case highlights the varied presentations of neurosyphilis.
  • The patient's symptoms were initially misattributed to herpes simplex encephalitis.

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Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider syphilis in the differential diagnosis of unexplained neurological deficits.
  • Broadening diagnostic considerations can prevent delayed treatment for neurosyphilis.
  • This case underscores the importance of a comprehensive workup for neurological presentations.