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Secondary syphilis in oral cavity: Case report and literature review
1 Private Service, CK Estomatologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
2 Dentistry Department, University Center of Braz Cubas, Mogi das Cruzes, SP, Brazil
3 Dentistry Department, University Educational Society of Santa Catarina, Joinville, SC, Brazil
4 Dentistry Department, UNINOVE, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
5 Dentistry Department, University of Taubate, Taubaté, SP, Brazil
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Article ID: 101366Z01TM2022
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de Lima Morais TM, Kitakawa D, da Silva Peralta F, Gonzales S, e Silva de Carvalho LFC. Secondary syphilis in oral cavity: Case report and literature review. Int J Case Rep Images 2022;13(2):226–229.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Syphilis is the most common sexually transmitted infection and may have heterogeneous clinical features. There are several studies that report the incidence and clinical features of secondary syphilis, but little emphasis is placed on unusual clinical patterns. Here, we report a case of secondary intraoral syphilis with the appearance of whitish plaques.
Case Report: A 30-year-old woman complained of multiple plaques in the oral cavity that had not healed for 15 days. An incisional biopsy was performed and revealed histological features consistent with syphilis. Serological test of venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL) and fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) were reactive. Diagnosis of secondary syphilis was closed. The patient underwent penicillin therapy.
Conclusion: In conclusion, secondary syphilis can become a potential diagnostic challenge due to the distinct clinical spectrum.
Keywords: Infection, Oral, Sexually transmitted infection, Syphilis
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Author Contributions
Thayná Melo de Lima Morais - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Dárcio Kitakawa - Analysis of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Felipe da Silva Peralta - Analysis of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Sabrina Gonzales - Acquisition of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Luis Felipe das Chagas e Silva de Carvalho - Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guarantor of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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