Solitary pulmonary nodule in secondary syphilis

Clin Imaging. 1992 Apr-Jun;16(2):125-8. doi: 10.1016/0899-7071(92)90126-t.

Abstract

A case of secondary syphilis with a solitary right upper-lobe nodule is presented. Patient presented without any pulmonary complaints or findings. This mass disappeared with residual scar after a full course of penicillin therapy. Our report is the first in the literature that reports a solitary nodule in the upper lobes in secondary syphilis. Previous reports showed nodules only in lower lobes. Our patient also presented with a rectal mass that disappeared on anti-syphilitic therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / drug therapy
  • Lung Diseases / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases / microbiology
  • Male
  • Penicillins / therapeutic use
  • Syphilis / complications
  • Syphilis / diagnosis*
  • Syphilis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Penicillins