Abstract
Primary syphilis affects the genital and, less frequently, the extragenital regions. Approximately two-thirds of extragenital chancres occur above the neck, and about one-half of these are seen on the lips, the perioral region, or in the oral cavity. We present a case of a 32-year-old woman with a 2-month history of discharging ulcers on both oral angles. She had a history of orogenital sexual contact. Serologic tests for syphilis was positive, particularly the VDRL (1?128), confirmed by TPHA. The biopsy specimen showed a predominant infiltration of plasma cells in the dermis. The skin lesions improved after 4 weeks treatment with doxycycline.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 240-242 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Korean Journal of Dermatology |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 Mar 1 |
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Keywords
- Extragenital chancre
- Oral angle
- Orogenital sexual contact
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology
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A case of primary syphilis on both oral angles. / Bae, Eui Jong; Seo, Soo-Hong; Kye, Young Chul; Ahn, Hyo Hyun.
In: Korean Journal of Dermatology, Vol. 48, No. 3, 01.03.2010, p. 240-242.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - A case of primary syphilis on both oral angles
AU - Bae, Eui Jong
AU - Seo, Soo-Hong
AU - Kye, Young Chul
AU - Ahn, Hyo Hyun
PY - 2010/3/1
Y1 - 2010/3/1
N2 - Primary syphilis affects the genital and, less frequently, the extragenital regions. Approximately two-thirds of extragenital chancres occur above the neck, and about one-half of these are seen on the lips, the perioral region, or in the oral cavity. We present a case of a 32-year-old woman with a 2-month history of discharging ulcers on both oral angles. She had a history of orogenital sexual contact. Serologic tests for syphilis was positive, particularly the VDRL (1?128), confirmed by TPHA. The biopsy specimen showed a predominant infiltration of plasma cells in the dermis. The skin lesions improved after 4 weeks treatment with doxycycline.
AB - Primary syphilis affects the genital and, less frequently, the extragenital regions. Approximately two-thirds of extragenital chancres occur above the neck, and about one-half of these are seen on the lips, the perioral region, or in the oral cavity. We present a case of a 32-year-old woman with a 2-month history of discharging ulcers on both oral angles. She had a history of orogenital sexual contact. Serologic tests for syphilis was positive, particularly the VDRL (1?128), confirmed by TPHA. The biopsy specimen showed a predominant infiltration of plasma cells in the dermis. The skin lesions improved after 4 weeks treatment with doxycycline.
KW - Extragenital chancre
KW - Oral angle
KW - Orogenital sexual contact
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