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Correction to Tonna and Laing, N Engl J Med 358(20):2160 May 15, 2008.

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Keratoderma Blennorrhagicum–like Rash

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To the Editor: Tonna and Laing (May 15 issue)1 describe a patient with secondary syphilis. I question the authors' use of the term "keratoderma blennorrhagica," which are the psoriasiform and vesicular pustular lesions of the palms and soles seen in Reiter's syndrome, along with symptoms involving the joints, eyes, and urinary tract. Although similar, the lesions depicted in this Image in Clinical Medicine appear to be the typical symmetric papules and plaques with collarette scales (i.e., Biett collarettes) seen on the palms and soles in secondary syphilis. The lesions shown appear to be classic and pathognomonic for secondary syphilis.


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