Congenital Syphilis Masquerading as Leukemia

Abstract

As of late, the incidence of congenital syphilis in the United States is increasing. Each new case represents a failure of preventing, diagnosing, and treating syphilis in pregnant women. Pediatricians should confirm that all women have received adequate screening for and management of syphilis during pregnancy. Congenital syphilis is easily treatable but may be a diagnostic challenge with high morbidity and mortality.

Keywords

• congenital syphilis
• leukemia
• leukoerythroblastic anemia
• maternal syphilis