Diagnostic Challenges in Concurrent Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Secondary Syphilis: A Case Report

Authors

Rakahn Haddadin, Department of Internal Medicine, HCA Healthcare; MountainView Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, USAFollow
Danny Aboujamra, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health Florence, SC, USA
Emon Javadi, St. George’s University School of Medicine, Saint George, Grenada
Humzah Iqbal, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California San Francisco, Fresno, CA, USA, affiliation with HCA Healthcare
Pinak Shah, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California San Francisco, Fresno, CA, USA, affiliation with HCA Healthcare
Homayon Iraninezhad, Department of Gastroenterology, HCA Healthcare; MountainView Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Abstract

Concurrent Secondary syphilis and Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) presenting with liver dysfunction is exceedingly rare, warranting detailed examination and documentation. Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection, and PBC, an autoimmune liver disease, rarely coexist, let alone concurrently manifesting liver complications. Our case report delves into the intricacies of such a unique presentation, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis, management, and the implications for patient care.

Recommended Citation

Haddadin, Rakahn; Aboujamra, Danny; Javadi, Emon; Iqbal, Humzah; Shah, Pinak; and Iraninezhad, Homayon (2025) "Diagnostic Challenges in Concurrent Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Secondary Syphilis: A Case Report," Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives: Vol. 15: Iss. 4, Article 9.
DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1500
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.gbmc.org/jchimp/vol15/iss4/9