Skeletal presentation of congenital syphilis: Case report and review of the literature

John S. Toohey

doi:10.1097/01241398-198501000-00021

Skeletal presentation of congenital syphilis: Case report and review of the literature

John S. Toohey

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Abstract

Congenital syphilis is a rare disease. Primary skeletal presentation is also unusual, and recognition and prompt treatment are necessary to avoid devastating consequences. Differential diagnoses include trauma. Caffey’s disease, scurvy, and hypervitaminosis D. Penicillin treatment will reverse most changes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	104-106
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Volume	5
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01241398-198501000-00021
State	Published - Jan 1 1985
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Congenital syphilis
Metaphysitis
Periostitis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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