David Polman, Michael Freilich and Isabel M. McFarlane. Syphilitic Aortitis and Coronary Ostial Stenosis: A Focused Review.
. 2021; 9(9):445-450. doi: 10.12691/AJMCR-9-9-3
tertiary syphilis, cardiovascular syphilis, coronary ostial stenosis, aneurysmal dilatation, periaortic inflammation
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