Cerebral neurosyphilis mimicking acute frontal lobe infarction: a case report
Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for neurosyphilis in elderly patients presenting with new-onset neuropsychiatric or ischemic symptoms. Careful investigation, including serologic testing for sexually transmitted infections, is essential for timely diagnosis and management.
Authors
- Riya Shrestha
- Radhay Shyam Yadav
- Khushboo Chaudhary
- Tenzin Norphel Sherpa
- Dhiraj Kumar Pant
- Parash Adhikari
Institutions
- University of Louisville (US)
- Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000004756
- Primary Topic
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00