An Isolated Skull Lesion in Syphilis

A rare case of osteomyelitis and tenosynovitis in secondary syphilis

“…If symptoms are present, they consist primarily of bone pain, which may be relieved by movement, and worsened at night or with exposure to heat or pressure [ 1 , 9 ]. Headaches can occur if the skull is involved [ 10 ]. In addition, patients commonly present with other signs and symptoms of secondary syphilis.…”