Publication at First Faculty of Medicine |
2023
Abstract
The authors describe a case of nodular syphilis with ocular involvement in a 69-year-old immunocompetent heterosexual man. The diagnosis of secondary syphilis was confirmed serologically, histologically and immunohistochemically using T. pallidum antibody.
Eye examination confirmed luetic uveitis, examination of cerebrospinal fluid ruled out neurosyphilis. After intravenous 14-day treatment with crystalline penicillin, the skin and eye changes completely healed.
The authors present an overview of the current knowledge about this disease.