Neurosyphilis classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
Overview
The forms of presentation of neurosyphilis can be grouped in two categories: early (asymptomatic which is the most common form, meningeal and meningovascular neurosyphilis and late (progressive general paralysis and tabes dorsalis). Other less important forms are gummas, ocular forms of neurosyphilis and syphilitic amyotrophy or hypoacusis
Classification
The forms of presentation of neurosyphilis can be grouped in two categories:[1]
- Early (asymptomatic which is the most common form, meningeal and meningovascular neurosyphilis)
- Late (progressive general paralysis and tabes dorsalis).
- Other less important forms are:
- Gummas
- Ocular forms of neurosyphilis
- Syphilitic amyotrophy or hypoacusis
References
- ↑ Conde-Sendín MA, Hernández-Fleta JL, Cárdenes-Santana MA, Amela-Peris R (2002). "[Neurosyphilis: forms of presentation and clinical management]". Rev Neurol. 35 (4): 380–6. PMID 12235572.