A large ulcer and cutaneous small‐vessel vasculitis associated with syphilis infection
- 1 January 2006
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology
- Vol. 35 (2), 147-151
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03009740500381229
Abstract
Cutaneous vasculitis (CV) is a condition with cutaneous manifestations and possible systemic involvement. The causative factors or associated diseases are usually drugs, infection, collagen vascular disease, or malignancy. Syphilis as a cause of cutaneous vasculitis is rare. We report the case of a large cutaneous ulcer and small‐vessel vasculitis associated with syphilis infection. We suggest that in apparently idiopathic CV or a chronic ulcer refractory to treatment, screening should be performed to detect any underlying infection such as syphilis. It is important to have a rapid and accurate diagnosis because the lesions are very contagious, but may be rapidly and completely cured by early administration of antibiotic treatment.Keywords
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