On syphilitic affections of the nervous system : their diagnosis and treatment.

  • Anderson, T.M'Call.
Date:
1889
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    in its wake; and that such disease is much more common than is generally supposed. As a basis for the remarks which follow, I have collected the following twenty-four cases which have occurred recently in my own practice, and of which I have sufficiently accurate records, although they constitute but a fraction of those which have come under my observation. The first four cases specially illustrate syphilitic affections of nerves. 1. Syphilitic Sciatica.—Eobert C, aet. 36, an engine-fitter, was admitted into the Western Infirmary of Glasgow on January 16th, 1886, on account of pain in the lumbar region of the spine and in the left lower extremity, along the course of the sciatic nerve, of two years' duration. At first the pain was limited to the spine, but it soon spread to the sciatic nerve, and was much aggravated by movement. Uvidences of Syphilis.—Eight years prior to admission he had an indurated sore on the penis, which was soon followed by a widespread eruption, sore throat, and headache, which dis- appeared under treatment. Six months before I saw him an eruption made its appearance on the inner side of the right thigh, left upper arm, shoulder, and left side of the chest, of which coppery cicatrices remained. The pain complained of was decidedly worst at night. Treatment.—Half a drachm of iodide of potassium was given thrice daily, dissolved in water. Result.—In less than ten days all trace of pain was gone, soon after which he left the hospital. 2. Facial Paralysis in connection with a Tiimour in the Region of the Parotid Gland.—A carter, 48 years of age, was admitted into the Western Infirmary, on February 2nd, 1880, suffering from complete paralysis of the left side of the face. He had previously enjoyed pretty good health, although he had been