EXUBERANT ULCERATED LESIONS OF SECONDARY SYPHILIS ON THE PALMS - AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION

Authors

  • Nasser Rashid Dar
  • Sadia Masood
  • Naeem Raza

Abstract

Ulcerated lesions in secondary syphilis are rare. Exuberant tissue is seen in condylomas ofsyphilis, which occur in flexural and occluded areas of the body and not in open areas such aspalms. We report a case of secondary syphilis that presented with ulcerated exuberant lesions onpalms, which on initial examination gave an impression of lesions of Orf and Milker’s Nodule.Key words: Secondary Syphilis, Exuberant, Ulcerated lesions, Palms

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Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2006): JOURNAL OF AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE, ABBOTTABAD

Section

CASE REPORT

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