Multiple embolic stroke due to aortic arch floating thrombus in latent tertiary syphilis

At admittance serological tests (RPR 1:25, TPPA 1:10240, IgM anti-Treponema Pallidum negative, total antibodies against Treponema pallidum >70.00), the absence of history and the absence of previous treatment with penicillin led to the diagnosis of latent syphilis.

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Published in:	BMJ case reports Vol. 2013; p. bcr2013200910
Main Authors:	Ripellino, Paolo, Mittino, Daniela, Farinelli, Pamela, Cantello, Roberto
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 22.11.2013 BMJ Publishing Group LTD BMJ Publishing Group
Subjects:	51-70 years Aged Antibodies Anticoagulants Anticoagulants - administration & dosage Aorta, Thoracic - diagnostic imaging Aorta, Thoracic - pathology Aortic Arch Syndromes - diagnostic imaging Aortic Arch Syndromes - etiology Blood clots Cerebellum - diagnostic imaging Embolisms Europe (West) Heparin - administration & dosage Humans Images In Immunoglobulins Male Medical imaging Penicillin Radiography Serology Stroke - diagnosis Stroke - etiology Syphilis Syphilis, Latent - complications Thrombosis - diagnostic imaging Thrombosis - drug therapy Thrombosis - etiology White
ISSN:	1757-790X, 1757-790X
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Summary:	At admittance serological tests (RPR 1:25, TPPA 1:10240, IgM anti-Treponema Pallidum negative, total antibodies against Treponema pallidum >70.00), the absence of history and the absence of previous treatment with penicillin led to the diagnosis of latent syphilis.
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ISSN:	1757-790X 1757-790X
DOI:	10.1136/bcr-2013-200910