Citation
M. Pohl et al., Haemophagocytosis in early congenital syphilis, EUR J PED, 158(7), 1999, pp. 553-555
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
ISSN journal
03406199
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Volume
158
Issue
7
Year of publication
1999
Pages
553 - 555
Database
ISI
SICI code
0340-6199(199907)158:7<553:HIECS>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
A previously healthy male infant developed hepatosplenomegaly, severe anaem
ia and thrombocytopenia 5 weeks after birth. Marked haemophagocytosis was p
resent in the bone marrow. A typical maculopapular rash suggested early con
genital syphilis. The diagnosis was confirmed by serology and by the presen
ce of untreated syphilis in both parents.
Conclusion Syphilis needs to be excluded in infants suspected of haemophago
cytic lymphohistiocytosis.