Asymptomatic intracranial gumma in a patient with syphilitic uveitis and human immunodeficiency virus infection

Marco A. Lana-Peixoto, Antonio L. Teixeira, Patrick F.M. Tzelikis, Wesley R. Campos, André Curi, Fernando Oréfice

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Abstract

The case is described of a 51-y-old man with uveitis as the first clinical manifestation of syphilis and in whom laboratory work-up disclosed human immunodeficiency virus infection and asymptomatic brain gummata. The case illustrates the need for a comprehensive work-up in previously asymptomatic patients with uveitis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)343-345
Number of pages3
JournalScandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume35
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Immunology and Microbiology
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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