Tertiary Syphilis in the Cervical Spine: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
As the prevalence of syphilis rises, an increase in tertiary syphilis with spinal involvement is predicted. We report what we believe to be the first case of compressive cervical spine syphilitic gummata, with central cord compression signs. We also review the relevant literature to date. The diagno...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2012
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3854603/ |