syphilitic leukoderma

syphilitic leukoderma definition - medical

syphilitic leukoderma

noun
A fading of the roseola that occurs with secondary syphilis, leaving reticulated depigmented and hyperpigmented areas located primarily on the sides of the neck. Also called melanoleukoderma colli.

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