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An unusual presentation of neurosyphilis as a probable migraine

We describe a case which initially presented as persistent and untreatable probable migraine, which was subsequently diagnosed as neurosyphilis during the clinical evaluation. All symptoms regressed after appropriate treatment. We suggest that the possibility of neurosyphilis should be taken into ac...

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Published in:Journal of headache and pain 2010-12, Vol.11 (6), p.543-545
Main Authors: Kararizou, Evangelia, Naoumis, Dimitrios, Gkiatas, Konstantinos, Kapaki, Elisabeth, Vassilopoulos, Demetrios
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Brief Report
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Male
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Neurosyphilis - diagnosis
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Vascular diseases and vascular malformations of the nervous system
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