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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

  • Small mucous patch, often on the interior of the mouth
  • Gummas on the soft palate

Nose

Extremities

References

References

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