gummata (Meaning)
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gummata (pl.)
of Gumma
Synonyms & Antonyms of gummata
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gummata Sentence Examples
- The patient presented with multiple gummata, painless and firm lesions on his skin.
- Neurosyphilis can manifest as gummata in the brain, leading to neurological deficits.
- Gummata are a hallmark of late-stage syphilis, arising from the proliferation of Treponema pallidum.
- Treatment with penicillin can resolve gummata and prevent further tissue damage.
- Cardiac gummata can cause aortic incompetence and other serious complications.
- Untreated syphilis can result in gummata affecting various organs, including the heart and bones.
- Gummata in the eyes can lead to uveitis, retinitis, and even blindness.
- A biopsy of a gumma revealed the presence of spirochetes and inflammatory cells.
- The differential diagnosis of gummata includes other skin lesions such as sarcoidosis and granulomas.
- A course of antibiotics is typically prescribed to treat gummata and eliminate the underlying syphilis infection.
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of Gumma
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The patient presented with multiple gummata, painless and firm lesions on his skin.
Neurosyphilis can manifest as gummata in the brain, leading to neurological deficits.
Gummata are a hallmark of late-stage syphilis, arising from the proliferation of Treponema pallidum.
Treatment with penicillin can resolve gummata and prevent further tissue damage.
