J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1968 Dec;9(4):49-53.

A Case of Interstitial Keratitis due to Congenital Syphilis

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  • 1Department of Opthalmology, 1st Army Hospital, R.O.K., Korea.

Abstract

The authors present a case of interstitial keratitis due to congenital syphilis in a 25-years old Korean army soldier, who had admitted to our Eye clinic at 2nd Feb. 68'. The patient may be present, such as interstitial keratitis, deafness and Hutchinson's teeth. Syphilitic interstitial keratitis is known as a rare case in recent time. A brief review of the related literatures is present.


MeSH Terms

Adult
Deafness
Humans
Keratitis*
Military Personnel
Syphilis, Congenital*
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