Neurosyphilis other diagnostic studies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
Overview
Overview
Biopsy may be considered in some cases of neurosyphilis if clinical findings do not correlate with negative serological tests and there is a strong index of suspicion for neurosyphilis.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
Biopsy may be helpful in the diagnosis of some cases of neurosyphilis. Findings suggestive of neurosyphilis include:[1]
- Positive immunohistochemistry test of tissue sample.
- Positive dieterle staining in tissue sample.
References
References
- ↑ Behrhof W, Springer E, Bräuninger W, Kirkpatrick CJ, Weber A (2008). “PCR testing for Treponema pallidum in paraffin-embedded skin biopsy specimens: test design and impact on the diagnosis of syphilis”. J Clin Pathol. 61 (3): 390–5. doi:10.1136/jcp.2007.046714. PMID 17557863.
Looking for the patient version?
© 2026 MyEClinic – IFTM Institut für Telematik in der Medizin GmbH