Yonsei Med J.
2010 Mar;51(2):276-278. 10.3349/ymj.2010.51.2.276.
Rectal Syphilis Mimicking Rectal Cancer
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, East-West Neo Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Surgery, East-West Neo Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. drchoi@khu.ac.kr
- KMID: 1126031
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.2010.51.2.276
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.
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