The Great Pretender: Rectal Syphilis Mimic a Cancer. (15th September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pisani Ceretti, Andrea; Virdis, Matteo; Maroni, Nirvana; Arena, Monica; Masci, Enzo; Magenta, Alberto; Opocher, Enrico
• Other Names: Turégano Fernando Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-09-15
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/434198
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Rectal syphilis is a rare expression of the widely recognised sexual transmitted disease, also known as the great imitator for its peculiarity of being confused with mild anorectal diseases because of its vague symptoms or believed rectal malignancy, with the concrete risk of overtreatment. We present the case of a male patient with primary rectal syphilis, firstly diagnosed as rectal cancer; the medical, radiological, and endoscopic features are discussed below.