A rare case of syphilis associated with renal and hepatic involvement

Alin Laurentiu Tatu; Maria Popescu; Radu Rotarescu; Sanda Dorina Popescu

doi:10.5826/dpc.0304a13

A rare case of syphilis associated with renal and hepatic involvement

Authors

Alin Laurentiu Tatu Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunarea de Jos University, Galati, Romania
Maria Popescu Internal Medicine Department, Emergency Hospital of Galati, Galati, Romania
Radu Rotarescu Dermatology Department, Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Sanda Dorina Popescu Dermatology Department, University Hospital of North Stafffordshire, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Keywords:

syphilis, membranous glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, hepatic involvement

Abstract

We present an unusual case of syphilis that despite starting treatment with penicillin has evolved with renal complications. Due to glomerulonephritis with nephrotic syndrome the case required shared care between the renal physician and dermatologist. Doctors of different specialties need to keep in mind that early syphilis can have visceral involvement and patients might need prompt, specific therapeutic intervention.

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Published

2013-10-31

Issue

2013 Vol 3, No 4 | October

Section

Letter

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How to Cite

Laurentiu Tatu A, Popescu M, Rotarescu R, Dorina Popescu S. A rare case of syphilis associated with renal and hepatic involvement. Dermatol Pract Concept. Published online October 31, 2013:53-54. doi:10.5826/dpc.0304a13