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- The article discusses a unique case of neurosyphilis that exhibited a rare "candle guttering appearance" in radiological imaging.
- After treating the syphilis, the patient's clinical symptoms and imaging results showed full recovery.
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing distinctive radiological signs in diagnosing neurosyphilis.
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