[Primary oral syphilis. A sometimes difficult diagnosis].

Abstract

There recently treated cases of primary buccal syphilis are reported. The lesions are discussed, with the aid of photographs, and overall symptomatology described with the aim of providing permanent training of the young. A review of primary, secondary and tertiary syphilis is followed by a summary of diagnostic criteria and therapy.

• Authors: C Cousteau, P Leyder, J Laufer
• Journal: Revue de stomatologie et de chirurgie maxillo-faciale (Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac) Vol. 85 Issue 5 Pg. 391-8 ( 1984) ISSN: 0035-1768 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Syphilis primaire buccale. Un diagnostic parfois difficile.
• PMID: 6595767 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Gingival Diseases (diagnosis, pathology)
• Humans
• Male
• Mouth Diseases (diagnosis, pathology)
• Syphilis (diagnosis, pathology)
• Tongue Diseases (diagnosis, pathology)