Atypical syphilis

Syphilis is also called 'the great imitator' because of its diverse clinical manifestations that can mimic other skin diseases. This case describes an atypical, annular form seen in a 25-year-old homosexual male at the municipal STD clinic in The Hague. Serological tests confirmed the diagnosis of syphilis. Skin lesions disappeared after treatment with a single dose of 2.4 million units Benzathine penicillin i.m.

Publication year:2014