Lymphadenopathy, weight loss, and anal lesion in a teenager

Sousa, Jessica; Nisa, Madalena Meira; Coelho, Sónia; Antunes, Joaquina

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Syphilis is a systemic disease with an increasing incidence in adolescents and young adults. Clinical manifestations can be variable and diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion, as syphilis can mimic other systemic diseases. Condylomata lata is a highly infectious manifestation of secondary syphilis, reported in 9-44% of cases. Here is reported the case of an adolescent girl who presented with inguinal lymphadenopathies, urinary and constitutional symptoms, and a history of unprotected sex with her boyfriend, who had been previously diagnosed with a genital ulcer. A complete physical examination was performed, and the detection of an anal lesion raised the hypothesis of perianal condylomata lata as a manifestation of secondary syphilis. All signs and symptoms of infection resolved with treatment. Early detection, appropriate treatment, and prevention of transmission are essential to reduce the burden of the disease.

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condylomata lata secondary syphilis sexual education sexually transmitted infection

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Sousa J, Meira Nisa M, Coelho S, Antunes J. Lymphadenopathy, weight loss, and anal lesion in a teenager. BGMJ [Internet]. 2024 Jun. 27 [cited 2025 Nov. 5];33(2):150-2. Available from: https://revistas.rcaap.pt/bgmj/article/view/27393