Rectal Syphilis Mimicking Rectal Cancer.
10.3349/ymj.2010.51.2.276
- Author:
Jae Myung CHA
1
;
Sung Il CHOI
;
Joung Il LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, East-West Neo Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Rectum;
syphilis;
ulcer;
chancre;
Treponema pallidum
- MeSH:
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Rectal Diseases/*diagnosis/pathology/radiography;
Rectal Neoplasms/*pathology/radiography;
Syphilis/*diagnosis/pathology/radiography
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2010;51(2):276-278
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Rectal syphilis, known as a great masquerader, can be difficult to diagnose because of its variable symptoms. Gastroenterologists should be aware of the possibility of rectal syphilis when confronted with anorectal ulcers, and should gather a detailed history about sexual preferences and practices, including homosexuality. We report a case of primary rectal syphilis mimicking rectal cancer on radiologic imaging. In this report, we described the clinical, endoscopic, and radiologic features of this rare case.
