Tertiary syphilis in the lumbar spine: a case report
Abstract Background The incidence of tertiary syphilis involvement in the spinal column with destructive bone lesions is very rare. It is difficult to establish the correct diagnosis from radiographs and histological examination alone. Limited data are available on surgical treatment to tertiary syp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2620-5 |