Late congenital syphilitic oculopathy
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late-congenital-syphilitic-oculopathy-269-12978895
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Late congenital syphilitic oculopathy
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Late congenital syphilitic oculopathy is a disease of the eye, a manifestation of late congenital syphilis. It can appear as: Interstitial keratitis – this commonly appears between ages 6 and 12. Symptoms include lacrimation and photophobia. Pathological vascularization of the cornea cause it to turn pink or salmon colored. 90% of cases affect both eyes.
Episcleritis or scleritis – nodules appear in or overlying the sclera
Iritis or iris papules – vascular infiltration of the iris causes rosy co
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_congenital_syphilitic_oculopathy
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2023-11-03T06:03:26Z
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