Syphilis, The Great Mimicker, Presents As a Rare Case of Concurrent Hepatitis and Gastroparesis. Issue 6 (June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shinn, Brianna; Kistler, Charles; Dhanekula, Raja Koteswar; Civan, Jesse
• Is Part Of: ACG Case Reports Journal. Volume 6:Issue 6(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-06
• DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000067
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2326-3253

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Syphilis has been called "the great mimicker" given its ability to affect a wide variety of organs and subsequently present with a vast array of symptoms. The variability in clinical presentation seen in syphilis can make the diagnosis challenging. We describe a unique presentation of syphilis manifesting as hepatitis and gastroparesis. To our knowledge, this is the first case report with simultaneous hepatic and gastric involvement.