X-rays are not routinely recommended to detect neurosyphilis. However, complications associated with syphilis may be detected incidentally on x-ray. Cardiovascular manifestations of syphilis may be seen as a non-specific widening of the aortic or mediastinal silhouettes on PA and lateral chest x-ray. Linear calcification of the ascending aorta is an almost pathognomonic finding of syphlitic aortitis. This may prompt the clinician to order further imaging studies for confirmation. Additionally, on chest x-ray, secondary pulmonary syphilis may be characterized by the bilateral infiltrates, pleural effusion, subpleural nodules, and lymphadenopathy. X-ray findings may also include osteolytic bone lesions.
Neurosyphilis X-ray
Neurosyphilis MRI
Syphilis x-ray
Syphilis/Laboratory tests
Neurosyphilis physical examination
Typhoid fever physical examination
Mumps CT
Typhus physical examination