Syphilis, Primary - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

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Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD

Diagnosis

syphilis, primary

Body Site

genital suprapubic area

Age

25 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

solitary

Comments

This 25-year-old sexually active boy had an asymptomatic round indurated crusted erosion on the pubic area associated with painless inguinal lymphadenopathy for two months. He subsequently developed a generalized pruritic red scaly eruption most prominent on the palms and soles.

Description

erythematous indurated ulcerated plaque with superficial crusting

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9/2/2006 23:01:32

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