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Secondary syphilis presenting with alopecia and leukoderma in a stable HIV-positive patient in a resource-limited setting: a case report
BackgroundSyphilis is an infection caused by the bacteria T reponema pallidum . It is mainly transmitted through oral, vaginal and anal sex, in...
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Exposing the Great Imitator: Proposal for a Holistic Diagnosis of Oral Secondary Syphilis in People Living with HIV
Oral secondary syphilis may mimic various infectious, neoplastic, or immune-mediated processes; hence, its diagnosis may represent a challenge. Early...
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Syphilis in Dermatology: Recognition and Management
The incidence of syphilis has been increasing in the USA since 2000. Notably, the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic negatively impacted the public...
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A case of syphilis associated with immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome and review of the literature
BackgroundImmune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) associated with syphilis has rarely been described in HIV-infected patients. Diagnosis...
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Unilateral hypertensive choroidopathy as a sole manifestation in malignant hypertension: optical coherence tomography angiography findings-case report
BackgroundWe present a case of hypertensive choroidopathy due to malignant hypertension with exudative retinal detachment as a sole finding. We use...
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Atypical secondary syphilis presentation in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus infection: a case report
IntroductionUntreated syphilis may lead to severe complications. This infection has recently re-emerged in developed countries with a high number of...
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Diagnosis and Management of Syphilis in Patients With HIV Co-infection
Purpose of reviewSyphilis cases are on the increase especially in men who have sex with men (MSM) in urban areas of high-income countries. There is a...
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Clinical analysis of 48 cases of malignant superior vena cava syndrome
BackgroundThe aim of our study was to observe and compare the curative effect of radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and combined radiotherapy and...
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Cold-antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: its Association with Neoplastic Disease and Impact on Therapy
Purpose of ReviewCold-antibody mediated autoimmune hemolytic anemia (cAIHA) is subclassified as cold agglutinin disease (CAD), secondary cold...
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A rare cutis verticis gyrata secondary to cerebriform intradermal nevus: case report and literature review
BackgroundCutis verticis gyrate (CVG) is a rare morphologic syndrome that presents with hypertrophy and folding of the scalp. CVG can be classified...
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Phlegmonous gastritis: a case series
BackgroundPhlegmonous gastritis is a rare and fatal infectious disease of the stomach, presenting varied and nonspecific endoscopic images, which are...
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Fine scalpel surgery: preserving the dartos muscle in a patient with scrotal and perigenital giant Buschke–Löwenstein tumors
Giant condyloma acuminatum (GCA), alternatively referred to as a Buschke–Löwenstein tumor (BLT), is an uncommon, benign, but locally aggressive form...
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Multiple myeloma initially manifesting as a solitary deep ulcer on the tongue: a case study and literature review
BackgroundMultiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant disease associated with clonal plasma cell proliferative disorder, characterized by extensive...
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Hard bilateral syphilitic testes with vasculitis: a case report and literature review
BackgroundWe report the case of a patient with syphilitic testicular gumma and vasculitis with adrenal failure due to chronic steroid use.
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Normal pressure hydrocephalus secondary to Lyme disease, a case report and review of seven reported cases
BackgroundInfection with tick borne Borrelia Burgdorferi (Lyme disease) can without treatment rarely develop into a chronic phase. Secondary Normal...
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Extrapelvic Endometriosis Mimicking Peritoneal Surface Malignancy: Case Report and a Review of Literature
Extrapelvic endometriosis is a rare presentation of endometriosis with atypical clinical symptoms. It can mimic peritoneal surface malignancy, as...
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Sonographic appearance of syphilitic induration mimicking squamous cell carcinoma in the lower lip: a case report
BackgroundSyphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Recently, its incidence has been increasing...
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Lichen Planus: What is New in Diagnosis and Treatment?
Lichen planus (LP), an idiopathic, multifaceted chronic inflammatory disease with a heterogeneous clinical presentation, affects approximately 0.5–1%...
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Challenges in posterior uveitis—tips and tricks for the retina specialist
PurposePosterior uveitis is a common chorioretinal pathology affecting all ages worldwide and is a frequent reason for referral to the retina clinic....
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Palatal Swellings: A Proposed Classification and a Case Report of Pleomorphic Adenoma of Minor Salivary Gland of the Palate
Palatal swellings are a commonly encountered diagnostic entity. They can be infectious, neoplastic, odontogenic, vascular, congenital or secondary...
