Secondary syphilis: a case mimicking erythema multiforme clinically and pathologically

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" Secondary syphilis: a case mimicking erythema multiforme clinically and pathologically "
Wang, Apphia; Risner-Rumohr, Sara; Rodriguez-Waitkus, Paul; Dao, Harry

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	924667
Doc. No	:	LA16427722
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Wang, Apphia; Risner-Rumohr, Sara; Rodriguez-Waitkus, Paul; Dao, Harry
Title & Author	:	Secondary syphilis: a case mimicking erythema multiforme clinically and pathologically [Article]\ Wang, Apphia; Risner-Rumohr, Sara; Rodriguez-Waitkus, Paul; Dao, Harry
Title of Periodical	:	Dermatology Online Journal
Volume/ Issue Number	:	19/11
Date	:	2013
Abstract	:	Secondary syphilis, the hematogenous spread of Treponema pallidum, usually occurs 4-10 weeks after initial exposure. The skin is involved in 70% of cases, with maculopapular, vesiculobullous, and ulcerative morphologies possible at presentation, making the diagnosis of secondary syphilis challenging given its ability to mimic many other conditions. We present an atypical case of secondary syphilis that closely resembled erythema multiforme (EM) clinically and histologically