Bone pain as the presenting manifestation of secondary syphilis. |
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| Authors: | S Middleton C Rowntree S Rudge |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Rheumatology, London Hospital. |
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| Abstract: | A 31 year old fireman presented with acute pain and tenderness in both shins and forearms. Radiographs were normal but bone scintigraphy showed widespread increased isotope uptake. Serology was consistent with a diagnosis of secondary syphilis, and the patient's symptoms resolved completely six weeks after a course of penicillin. |
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