A Case of Rectal Syphilis Incidentally Found at Regular Medical Check-up

Ji Hong You, Ki Won Cho, Yoon Jin Cha, Hyo Jin Park

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Abstract

Syphilis is a rare disease in the rectum. It is difficult to diagnose because the characteristics of the rectal syphilis rectal lesion are highly varied. The endoscopic findings of rectal syphilis are proctitis, ulcers, and masses. If rectal syphilis is suspected to be the cause for rectal lesions, it is important for physicians to consider the sexual history and sexual orientation of the patient. We report a case of incidental rectal syphilis in a 41-year-old man diagnosed during a regular medical check-up.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)218-220
Number of pages3
JournalThe Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi
Volume68
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016 Oct 25

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Medicine(all)

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