Bejel physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Overview
Bejel usually begins in childhood as a small mucous patch, often on the interior of the mouth, followed by the appearance of raised, eroding lesions on the limbs and trunk. Periostitis (inflammation) of the leg bones is commonly seen, and gummas of the nose and soft palate develop in later stages.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Skin
Head
- Small mucous patch, often on the interior of the mouth
- Gummas on the soft palate
Nose
Extremities
- Raised, eroding lesions on the limbs and trunk. Periostitis (inflammation) of the leg bones is commonly seen
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