Syphilitic scrotal abscess: the great mimic returns

Int J Clin Pract Suppl. 2005 Apr:(147):62-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2005.00310.x.

Abstract

We present an unusual case of a scrotal abscess. The patient's previous history of syphilis highlights the need for a thorough sexual history especially in light of the current increasing incidence of syphilis in the UK.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis*
  • Adult
  • England / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Male / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Scrotum*
  • Syphilis / diagnosis*
  • Syphilis / epidemiology