Syphilis is a systemic infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. It is
transmitted during pregnancy or through sexual contact. Signs and symptoms vary …

Proctitis is an inflammatory disease of the distal rectum that includes the hallmark findings of
rectal discharge, anorectal pain, and tenesmus (the reoccurring urge to have a bowel …

Gastric syphilis is a rare manifestation of syphilis that occurs in about 1% of cases and is
often overlooked due to its non-specific signs and symptoms. We report a case of a 28-year …

Objectives: Identify the etiologies of adenopathy. Explain the algorithmic analysis of
adenopathy. Describe the laboratory evaluation of generalized unexplained adenopathy …

A 66-year-old man presented with coffee ground emesis for 2 weeks progressing to
hematemesis over the previous day and refused to undergo upper endoscopy. He had a …

This article discusses a case of syphilitic proctitis that was initially misdiagnosed as rectal
cancer. A 29-year-old man presented with symptoms of hematochezia and anal pain, and …

Rectal syphilis is a rare disease and is often overlooked in the differential diagnosis of
proctitis or rectal ulcer. The diagnosis of these lesions is difficult, as their clinical …

Die Prävalenz von sexuell übertragbaren Infektionen (STI) nimmt weltweit stetig zu,
insbesondere bei Männern, die Sex mit Männern haben (MSM). Proktologische und …

Lower gastrointestinal syphilis should be suspected in patients with clinical manifestations of
anal or rectal ulcers or pain, hematochezia, or mucopurulent secretions, especially if …

Rectal syphilis is a rare form of syphilis presentation and its symptoms, endoscopic and
radiologic findings are nonspecific. Rectal syphilis typically presents with features such as …