A 55-year-old man was evaluated at the outpatient rheumatology clinic with painful shins since 6 weeks. He also had a maculopapular rash on his trunk. Bone scintigraphy showed bilateral tibia periostitis. Serologic testing for syphilis was positive matching active infection. The diagnosis secondary syphilis with bilateral tibia periostitis was made.
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