Syphilitic gumma is generally referred to as syphilitic gumma, and patients may present with symptoms such as hard nodules under the skin, ulcers on the skin surface, headache, and difficulty swallowing.
Syphilitic gumma is a localized inflammatory lesion caused by infection of the patient’s central nervous system with the spirochete syphilis. The patient develops a hard nodule under the skin that gradually enlarges to form a plaque with an ulcer in the center and sharp edges. The ulcers have an uneven base, are dark red in color, and may have a thick, purulent discharge that resembles gum, hence the name syphilitic trephine.
Syphilitic gumma belongs to the advanced stage of syphilis, and the patient may have several organs damaged, for example, patients with brain damage will have headache, mental confusion and other symptoms. Patients with oral mucous membrane damage will experience symptoms such as difficulty in pronunciation and swallowing. If the skin and mucous membrane of the eyes are damaged, symptoms such as eye pain, loss of vision and even blindness may occur. Cardiovascular syphilis can cause discomfort or pain right in the middle of the chest, some of which can be accompanied by paroxysmal dyspnea, similar to angina.
Patients suffering from syphilitic treponema are advised to go to the hospital as soon as possible for professional diagnosis and treatment without delay.