We report a case of a nodular granulomatous secondary syphilis histologically resembling tuberculids in a patient with positive quantiferon test and serology for syphilis. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis led to the diagnosis. We underline the usefulness of PCR in clinically and histologically doubtful cases in order to avoid misdiagnosis and delay treatment.
Falcinelli, F., Trovato, E., Baldino, G., Miracco, C., Rubegni, P., De Piano, E. (2023). Usefulness of polymerase chain reaction analysis in a case of clinically and histologically atypical nodular granulomatous secondary syphilis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STD & AIDS, 34(11), 823-825 [10.1177/09564624231193497].
Usefulness of polymerase chain reaction analysis in a case of clinically and histologically atypical nodular granulomatous secondary syphilis
Falcinelli F.;Miracco C.;Rubegni P.;
2023-01-01
Abstract
We report a case of a nodular granulomatous secondary syphilis histologically resembling tuberculids in a patient with positive quantiferon test and serology for syphilis. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis led to the diagnosis. We underline the usefulness of PCR in clinically and histologically doubtful cases in order to avoid misdiagnosis and delay treatment.
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