Palatal Perforation Secondary to Tertiary Syphilis: An Uncommon Presentation and Diagnosis of Exclusion
Journal Title: International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Syphilis is re-emerging as a leading sexually transmitted disease among patients living with acquired immune deficiency syndrome [AIDS]. Dental practitioners are very often seen oral abnormality in the form of palatal perforation but it is very unlikely to see palatal perforation as sole manifestation of tertiary syphilis. Here we present a 36 years old male patient presented with hard palate perforation without any other oral or systemic complaints. Purpose of this case report is to aware dentist about emergence of syphilis as a cause of oral cavity ailment
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Sarika Sharma, Sudhanshu Sharma
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