Balanoposthitis and Penile Edema: Atypical Manifestations of Primary Syphilis. Issue 9 (September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rovira-López, Roger; García-Martínez, Pablo; Martín-Ezquerra, Gemma; Pujol, Ramon M.; Aventín, Daniel López
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted diseases. Volume 42:Issue 9(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-09
• Subjects: Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000322
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0148-5717

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: The typical finding in primary syphilis stage is a unique, painless chancre with indurated borders. We report a case of primary syphilis presenting as erosive and crusted balanoposthitis with an underlying chancre, penile edema, and bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy in a heterosexual man. Abstract : The classical presentation of primary syphilis is a unique, painless chancre with indurated borders. We report a case of primary syphilis presenting as balanoposthitis and penile edema.