Osseous manifestations in congenital syphilis: a study of 55 cases.
Radiology plays an important role in the early diagnosis of congenital syphilis. Osseous manifestations in 55 cases of congenital syphilis have been analysed and their radiological appearances described. In addition to the common findings of metaphysitis, periostitis and osteitis of the long bones, unusual involvement of the skull, mandible, nasal septum, scapulae and short bones of the hands and feet was observed.
Bone Diseases↗