Syphilis has characteristic signs and symptoms, but in practice, it can have an indolent presentation that may differ from traditional presentations. To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive case report of vulvar cutaneous syphilis masquerading as squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva. This case also provides additional evidence for the necessity of comprehensive gynecologic care and sexual history-taking in the post-menopausal populations and in rural communities.
Keyphrases
- squamous cell carcinoma
- case report
- healthcare
- men who have sex with men
- human immunodeficiency virus
- quality improvement
- lymph node metastasis
- primary care
- locally advanced
- palliative care
- south africa
- hepatitis c virus
- pain management
- hodgkin lymphoma
- sleep quality
- hiv infected
- radiation therapy
- rectal cancer
- lymph node
- genetic diversity
- neoadjuvant chemotherapy