Synonym(s)
chancre harder; Tough chancre
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Ulcerated primary effect of syphilis.
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Indurated, bowl-shaped, painless ulcer covered with red granulation tissue, arising at the site of entry of spirochetes into the skin or mucosa. See also phagedaenic ulcer. For further information see below. Early syphilis
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Early syphilis; Phagedaenic ulcer; Syphilis (overview); Ulcer of the skin (overview);Disclaimer
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