Tertiary syphilis in the lumbar spine: a case report

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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Main Authors: Yang Bai, Feng Niu, Lidi Liu, Hui Sha, Yimei Wang, Song Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Syphilis
Lumbar
Spine
Charcot’s arthropathy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2620-5

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