Bilateral nongranulomatous anterior uveitis associated with chancre of the tongue: initial presentation of syphilis.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

This paper reports the case of a pleomorphic manifestation of syphilis, a reemerging sexually transmitted disease.

FINDINGS:

A 51-year-old male presented with bilateral nongranulomatous anterior uveitis associated with an isolated syphilitic chancre of the tongue that was successfully treated with parenteral benzathine penicillin.

CONCLUSION:

Syphilis has the potential to lead to any type of intraocular inflammation. A careful review of the symptoms is useful for the detection of extraocular signs of syphilitic infection.

• Authors: Clovis Arcoverde Freitas-Neto, Vinícius Monteiro Castro, Daniel Vitor Vasconcelos-Santos
• Journal: Journal of ophthalmic inflammation and infection (J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect) Vol. 3 Issue 1 Pg. 33 (Feb 11 2013) ISSN: 1869-5760 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 23514616 (Publication Type: Journal Article)