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Case Reports
. 2024 Dec;35(14):1174-1175.
doi: 10.1177/09564624241282423. Epub 2024 Sep 12.

Corymbiform syphilis: A rare dermatological presentation

Alya Al-Ali  1 , Khulood Almarzooqi  1 , Valeska Padovese  2
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Corymbiform syphilis: A rare dermatological presentation

Alya Al-Ali et al. Int J STD AIDS. 2024 Dec.

Abstract

Syphilis is often referred to as the 'great imitator' due to its diverse clinical manifestations throughout its clinical stages and polymorphic nature. We report a case of a 24-year-old man-who-has-sex-with-men presenting with an atypical syphilitic rash on the trunk, with a corymbiform appearance. This case highlights the necessity for clinicians to maintain a high index of suspicion for sexually transmitted infections, especially when there are skin manifestations of an uncertain nature.

Keywords: Corymbiform syphilis; men who have sex with men; sexually transmitted infection.

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