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Tertiary Syphilis in the Cervical Spine: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Published:2012-11-19 Issue:1 Volume:3 Page:041-046
ISSN:2192-5682
Container-title:Global Spine Journal
language:en
Short-container-title:Global Spine Journal

Author:

Salem K. M. I.¹,Majeed H.¹,Bommireddy R.¹,Klezl Z.¹²

Affiliation:

1. The Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, United Kingdom

2. Orthopedic Department of Third Medical School, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

Abstract

As the prevalence of syphilis rises, an increase in tertiary syphilis with spinal involvement is predicted. We report what we believe to be the first case of compressive cervical spine syphilitic gummata, with central cord compression signs. We also review the relevant literature to date. The diagnosis of syphilis in the spine relies on the physician to be aware of it as part of the differential diagnosis. Treponemal laboratory tests are an important aid in establishing a diagnosis.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Clinical Neurology,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine,Surgery

Link

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1055/s-0032-1329887

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