Syphilitic hepatitis: a case report and review of the literature

Am J Gastroenterol. 1987 Jun;82(6):552-3.

Abstract

Although recognized for more than 400 yr hepatic complications of syphilis are uncommon and frequently overlooked as explanations for acute liver dysfunction. We describe a case of acute hepatitis during the course of relapsing secondary syphilis, with additional confirmation of the diagnosis by lymph node biopsy demonstrating Treponema pallidum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Hepatitis / diagnosis
  • Hepatitis / etiology*
  • Homosexuality
  • Humans
  • Jaundice / etiology
  • Male
  • Syphilis* / diagnosis