Syphilis mimicking pseudotumor cerebri in an immunocompetent patient
Journal: Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports (Vol.2, No. 3)Publication Date: 2021-06-30
Authors : Vijairam Selvaraj; Kwame Dapaah-Afriyie; Anneliese Beaubrun; Michael Migliori;
Page : 1-3
Keywords : Syphilis; neurosyphilis; ocular syphilis; papilledema; optic disc edema.;
Abstract
Ocular syphilis and neurosyphilis are infrequently reported in immunocompetent patients. Generally, these conditions are seen in HIV positive individuals and commonly present with uveitis. Here, we describe a 40-year-old immunocompetent female who presented with ocular symptoms, found to have papilledema and was diagnosed with neurosyphilis.
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