37 巻 (1991) 3 号 p. 682-687
Sharply defined, slightly elevated grayish membranous inflammatory lesions, so called plaques opalines, are usually considered to be a typical oral manifestation of secondary syphilis.
A case of secondary syphilis in a 25-year-old woman with prominent oral manifestation is presented.
All clinicians must pay more attention to the syphilitic lesion of the oral cavity that can appear with various signs during any stages of the disease.