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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[Biopsy]] may be considered in some cases of neurosyphilis if clinical findings do not correlate with negative serological tests and there is a strong index of suspicion for neurosyphilis. | |||
==Other Diagnostic Studies== | ==Other Diagnostic Studies== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
Overview
Biopsy may be considered in some cases of neurosyphilis if clinical findings do not correlate with negative serological tests and there is a strong index of suspicion for neurosyphilis.
Other Diagnostic Studies
- Biopsy may be helpful in the diagnosis of some cases of neurosyphilis. Findings suggestive of neurosyphilis include:[1]
- Positive immunohistochemistry test of tissue sample
- Positive dieterle staining in tissue sample
References
- ↑ Behrhof W, Springer E, Bräuninger W, Kirkpatrick CJ, Weber A (2008). "PCR testing for Treponema pallidum in paraffin-embedded skin biopsy specimens: test design and impact on the diagnosis of syphilis". J Clin Pathol. 61 (3): 390–5. doi:10.1136/jcp.2007.046714. PMID 17557863.