Secondary syphilis presenting with aortitis and coronary ostial occlusion

作者：Chadwick John A; MacNab Anita; Sarma Jaydeep; Ray Simon; Kadir Isaac; Muldoon Eavan G^*

来源：Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2016, 92(2): 108-109.

DOI：10.1136/sextrans-2015-052247

Aortitis is an established manifestation of tertiary syphilis. We report a rare case of aortitis with ostial occlusion and left ventricular failure in secondary syphilis. Her management required a true multidisciplinary approach from multiple specialities due to complications of concomitant psychosis and a history of anaphylaxis to penicillin. This case illustrates the complexities of diagnosing and managing a rare presentation of this increasingly prevalent infection.

• 出版日期2016-3