Balanoposthitis and Penile Edema: Atypical Manifestations of Primary Syphilis. Issue 9 (September 2015) - Rovira-López, Roger
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.