Cervical Syphilitic Lymphadenitis in a 29-Year-Old Female: A Case Report. Cureus 2023 Mar;15(3):e36065
Date
04/15/2023Pubmed ID
37056520Pubmed Central ID
PMC10092898DOI
10.7759/cureus.36065Abstract
Cervical lymphadenopathy is a common condition characterized by the enlargement of lymph nodes. It can have various causes, including infections, inflammatory conditions, and neoplastic processes. Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease that progresses through multiple stages, can also be a rare cause of cervical lymphadenopathy, particularly in HIV-positive individuals. In this case report, we describe a patient presenting with throat pain, systemic symptoms, and cervical lymphadenopathy, initially clinically suggestive of lymphoma but ultimately determined to be caused by syphilis of unknown duration. This case highlights the importance of considering syphilis in the differential diagnosis of cervical lymphadenitis, particularly in patients with risk factors, such as intravenous drug use and HIV infection, and the need for a thorough evaluation of the patient's social and medical histories to diagnose and treat the condition accurately.
Author List
Bickford DD, Johnson P, Brahmbhatt N, Kroft SAuthors
Nupur Brahmbhatt MD Assistant Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinSteven Howard Kroft MD Chair, Professor in the Pathology department at Medical College of Wisconsin
