Rhagades

Rhagades

Rhagades are linear scars at the angles of the mouth and nose. They can be a result from bacterial infection of skin lesions. They are associated with congenital syphilis.This is one of the late stage manifestations of congenital syphilis, others are saber shins, Hutchinson teeth, saddle nose, and Clutton's joints (usually knee synovitis).

ee also

*Angular cheilitis


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  • rhagades — rhag·a·des …   English syllables

  • rhagades — noun cracks or fissures in the skin (especially around the mouth or anus) • Hypernyms: ↑skin disease, ↑disease of the skin, ↑skin disorder …   Useful english dictionary

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