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Syphilitic gummas in Tertiary syphilis
Tertiary syphilitic gummas may mimic basal cell carcinoma. The gummatous tumors are
syphilis Tertiary ... Without treatment ... though there are no signs ... or symptoms. ... #photo
Interstitial keratitis in Tertiary Syphilis

Interstitial keratitis, which is an inflammation of the cornea’s connective tissue elements,
Interstitial keratitis in Tertiary ... Without treatment ... though there are no signs ... or symptoms. ... #photo
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
vs Secondary vs Tertiary ... Phosphate Physical Symptoms ... : Commonly no signs ... pain Psychiatric Symptoms ... Alteration in hunger
Stages of Syphilis
Early Primary:
 • Painless chancre
 • Regional lymphadenopathy
Early Secondary:
 • Fever, malaise
 • Rash
Stages of Syphilis ... testing • No symptoms ... infection Late Tertiary ... #Stages #symptoms ... #signs #diagnosis
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Manifestations and Treatment ... the absence of treatment ... periostitis 3) Tertiary ... infected without symptoms ... Late latent and Tertiary
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
The Stages of Syphilis ... Without treatment ... exposure to or symptoms ... Late (Tertiary) ... Secondary #Latent #Tertiary
Recommended Follow-up of Treated Syphilis Cases

EVIDENCE OF TREATMENT FAILURE OR POSSIBLE REINFECTION
• Persistence or recurrence of
Follow-up of Treated Syphilis ... recurrence of signs ... and symptoms • ... development of signs ... and symptoms •
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Secondary Syphilis ... The signs and symptoms ... with or without treatment ... , but without treatment ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo
Primary Syphilis
Usually, a single ulcer (chancre) appears at the site where the bacteria entered the body.
Primary Syphilis ... obvious, i.e. inter-vaginally ... heals without treatment ... However, if adequate treatment ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo
The Gastroenterology Consult Primer
Guide to Calling a GI Consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
The Gastroenterology ... consult - I-liner ... summary - Symptoms ... last meal - Treatment ... Calling #Referral #Gastroenterology