Neuroretinitis in secondary syphilis

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Dec 1986 English Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLCJournal:Documenta Ophthalmologica, volume 64, pages 23-29 (issn: 0012-4486, eissn: 1573-2622,

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Authors: E, Veldman; P J, Bos;

doi: 10.1007/bf00166682

pmid: 3582099

Neuroretinitis in secondary syphilis

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Abstract

A 30-year-old man with bilateral neuroretinitis and uveitis associated with secondary syphilis is described. Characteristic lesions on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet gave us the clue to the diagnosis. Treatment with penicillin resulted in a rapid cure. Syphilic neuroretinitis is often associated with secondary meningitis. Early diagnosis and adequate therapy are important in this serious but treatable condition.

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University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
Netherlands

Keywords

Adult, Male, Uveitis, Electroretinography, Retinitis, Visual Acuity, Humans, Penicillins, Syphilis, Visual Fields

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