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Single bone involvement in congenital syphilis

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A case of congenital lues with single bone involvement is reported. Such a presentation of this disease can cause problems in diagnosis. This aspect of the case is discussed and the literature on the subject reviewed. The uniqueness of this case is emphasized for only two other such cases have been reported in the literature.

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  1. Departments of Pediatrics, Radiology, and Dermatology, University of Texas Medical Branch, 77550, Galveston, TX, USA

    B. E. Chipps (Resident, Department of Pediatrics), L. E. Swischuk (Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics) & W. W. Voelter (Resident, Department of Dermatology)

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Chipps, B.E., Swischuk, L.E. & Voelter, W.W. Single bone involvement in congenital syphilis. Pediatr Radiol 5, 50–52 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00988664

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