Flattned Nose Revealing Syphilitic Aortitis

Authors: Couissi I , Bennaye HE , Baybay H and Mernissi FZ

DOI: 10.23880/cdoaj-16000296

Volume 8, Issue 2

Abstract

Flattled nose also called syphilis nose is a deformation of the nose due to the destruction of the cartilage of the nasal septum: the lower segment of the nose collapses, undergoing recoil and retract, becoming embedded in the upper segment. It is characteristic of congenital and tertiary syphilis. We report the case of syphilitic aortitis revealed by flattened appearance of the nose.

Keywords: Flattned Nose; Tertiary Syphilis; Aortitis

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