Early limb paralysis in infants: do not forget about congenital syphilis
| Autor: | Antonio Scarcella, Giulia Trippella, Leila Bianchi, Elisabetta Venturini, Chiara Tersigni, Barbara Bortone, Carlotta Montagnani, Luisa Galli, Elena Chiappini |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
Pediatrics
medicine.medical_specialty Dermatology Serology 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Pregnancy medicine Humans Paralysis Pharmacology (medical) Syphilis 030212 general & internal medicine Pregnancy Complications Infectious 030505 public health business.industry Syphilis Congenital Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Infant medicine.disease Pregnancy Trimester First First trimester Infectious Diseases Congenital syphilis Radiological weapon Female 0305 other medical science business Limb paralysis |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of STD & AIDS. 32:768-770 |
| ISSN: | 1758-1052 0956-4624 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0956462420987442 |
| Popis: | We describe the case of a 2-month-old baby with congenital syphilis, presenting with limb paralysis. The radiological investigations showed periosteal thickenings of the limb. Despite negative maternal serology during the first trimester of pregnancy, clinical and radiological features led to the suspicion of pseudoparalysis of Parrot, which was confirmed by blood tests. Delayed diagnoses or misdiagnoses are possible when uncommon presentations of forgotten diseases occur. The needing for a second screening for syphilis in high-risk pregnant women should be evaluated. |
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