Congenital syphilis

Congenital syphilis

Pathology

Female reproductive system disorders

Mastitis
Fibrocystic breast changes
Intraductal papilloma
Phyllodes tumor
Paget disease of the breast
Breast cancer
Breast cancer: Pathology review
Benign breast conditions: Pathology review
Oligohydramnios
Polyhydramnios
Potter sequence
Intrauterine growth restriction
Preterm labor
Postpartum hemorrhage
Amenorrhea: Primary
Amenorrhea: Secondary
Amenorrhea: Pathology review
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Urethritis
Sexually transmitted infections: Vaginitis and cervicitis: Pathology review
Miscarriage
Gestational trophoblastic disease
Ectopic pregnancy
Krukenberg tumor
Ovarian cyst
Ovarian germ cell tumors
Ovarian sex-cord stromal tumors
Ovarian surface epithelial tumors
Ovarian torsion
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Premature ovarian failure
Ovarian cysts and tumors: Pathology review
Chorioamnionitis
Congenital toxoplasmosis
Congenital cytomegalovirus (NORD)
Congenital syphilis
Neonatal conjunctivitis
Neonatal herpes simplex
Congenital rubella syndrome
Neonatal sepsis
Neonatal meningitis
Congenital TORCH infections: Pathology review
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Gestational hypertension
Preeclampsia & eclampsia
Gestational diabetes
Cervical incompetence
Placenta previa
Placenta accreta
Placental abruption
Complications during pregnancy: Pathology review
Female sexual interest and arousal disorder
Orgasmic dysfunction
Genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder
Fetal hydantoin syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Uterine fibroid
Endometriosis
Endometritis
Endometrial hyperplasia
Endometrial cancer
Uterine disorders: Pathology review
Choriocarcinoma
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer: Pathology review
Vaginal and vulvar disorders: Pathology review

Key Takeaways

Congenital syphilis is a severe and potentially life-threatening infection that affects newborn babies, and its caused by the treponema pallidum bacterium. It results from an intrauterine transmission of the bacterium from the mother to the fetus. Congenital syphilis can present with notched (Hutchinson) teeth, persistent snuffles (nasal discharge), saddle nose, and hepatosplenomegaly. Such newborns can also have jaundice and sensorineural deafness. Congenital syphilis can cause a baby to die or develop permanent physical and mental disabilities, if it is not treated. In pregnant women, syphilis can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature birth.