LATE SYPHILIS

Abstract

A case of late syphilis involving cardiovascular system and
eye is presented here. The patient presented with 2 months history of headache, visual disturbance and shortness
of breath. He had aortic regurgitation with violaceous sclerae, only perception of light in left eye, 6/18 vision
in right eye and disc swelling and exudative retinal detachment in left eye. Work up confirmed the diagnosis of
syphilis for which specific and supportive treatment has been started and advised follow up.