Tongue syphilis, tuberous A51.3

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition This section has been translated automatically.

Nodular changes of the tongue in the context of syphilis III, including glossitis gummosa, glossitis interstitialis profunda and glossitis interstitialis superficialis.

Clinic This section has been translated automatically.

Up to lentil size, melting tuberose. Formation of a circumscribed smooth, relief-like, atrophic focus on the tongue surface. Confluence of different foci and leukoplakic transformation possible.

Differential diagnosis This section has been translated automatically.

Lichen planus, oral leukoplakia

Therapy This section has been translated automatically.

According to the Syphilis acquisita.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer