| 03/10/04 - 08:07 PM  
 
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Iam sorry i have to correct the age ...
"asmi" wrote: An infant presents with massive deposition of new bone on anterior surface of tibia .He also have chronic rhinitis.What is the diagnosis ,lab findings and treatment ?
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| davulurisurya Forum Newbie
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| | 03/13/04 - 04:53 AM  
 
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is it congenital syphilis? other signs being hutchinsons teeth and interstitial keratitis in :?: [/b]
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| asmi Forum Hero
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| | 03/13/04 - 11:19 AM  
 
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yep,its congential syphilis... the newborn is showing what is known as SABER SHINS .
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| usmleasr Forum Guru
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| | 03/13/04 - 07:19 PM  
 
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good Q thanks asmi..so infant with saber shin and rhinitis think of congenital syphilis right?
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| asmi Forum Hero
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| | 03/13/04 - 10:15 PM  
 
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yes..
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