Papulonodular Secondary Syphilis Presenting as Multiple Distinct Cutaneous Lesions in an HIV-Positive Transgender Woman.

TitlePapulonodular Secondary Syphilis Presenting as Multiple Distinct Cutaneous Lesions in an HIV-Positive Transgender Woman.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsNavrazhina K, Cressey BD, Minkis K
JournalCase Rep Dermatol
Volume9
Issue1
Pagination90-94
Date Published2017 Jan-Apr
ISSN1662-6567
Abstract

We present the first reported case of papulonodular secondary syphilis in an HIV-positive transgender female. Syphilis is classified into primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary stages, with secondary syphilis having notably diverse cutaneous manifestations. Our patient presented with diverse lesions throughout her body, all pathologically consistent with papulonodular secondary syphilis. Proper identification of the multiple presentations of syphilis is crucial to early diagnosis and treatment. This report seeks to broaden the scope of dermatological manifestations that arise secondary to papulonodular syphilis in HIV-positive patients.

DOI10.1159/000456065
Alternate JournalCase Rep Dermatol
PubMed ID28512403
PubMed Central IDPMC5422738

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