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 |
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Pages (from-to) | 240-242 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Korean Journal of Dermatology |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Mar |
Keywords
- Extragenital chancre
- Oral angle
- Orogenital sexual contact
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology