Rhagades
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Rhagades are linear scars at the angles of the mouth and nose. They can be a result from bacterial infection of skin lesions. They are associated with congenital syphilis
.
This is one of the late stage manifestations of congenital syphilis, others are saber shin
s, Hutchinson teeth, saddle nose
, and Clutton's joints
(usually knee synovitis).
Congenital syphilis
Congenital syphilis is syphilis present in utero and at birth, and occurs when a child is born to a mother with secondary syphilis. Untreated syphilis results in a high risk of a bad outcome of pregnancy, including mulberry molars in the fetus. Syphilis can cause miscarriages, premature births,...
.
This is one of the late stage manifestations of congenital syphilis, others are saber shin
Saber shin
Saber shin is a malformation of the tibia. It presents as a sharp anterior bowing of the tibia.Saber shin is a sharp-edged anteriorly convex tibia.-Causes:It can result from syphilis and yaws....
s, Hutchinson teeth, saddle nose
Saddle nose
Saddle nose is a condition associated with congenital syphilis, relapsing Polychondritis, Wegener's granulomatosis, cocaine abuse, and Leprosy, among other conditions. It is characterized by a loss of height of the nose, because of the collapse of the bridge....
, and Clutton's joints
Clutton's joints
Clutton's joints is a term describing the finding of symmetrical joint swelling seen in patients with congenital syphilis. It most commonly affects the knees, presenting with synovitis and joint effusions lasting up to a year. It has also been reported affecting the ankles, elbows, wrists and...
(usually knee synovitis).