A gumma (plural gummata or gummas) is a soft, non-cancerous growth resulting from the tertiary stage of syphilis (and yaws [1]). It is a form of granuloma. [2]

Sep 27, 2023 · A gumma is a soft, tumor-like growth of the tissues (granuloma) that occurs in people with syphilis. A gumma is caused by the bacteria that cause syphilis. It appears during …

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Jun 23, 2024 · Tertiary syphilis sores are much larger than those found in the first two stages and can form inside the body and on the skin. They are called gummata. At first, these sores look …

Gummas are granulomatous-like lesions that are clinically significant because they can cause local destruction. [3,4] They are soft, tumor-like growths of tissues that occur during the late …

Syphilitic gummata usually occur in tertiary syphilis, a stage in which blood vessels, the heart, and the nervous system are affected. However, syphilitic gummata are rare and therefore not …

An infectious granuloma that is characteristic of tertiary syphilis. Gummata are characterized by an irregular central portion that is firm, sometimes partially hyalinized, and consisting of …

Gummata are growths of pink, fleshy tissue that contain syphilis bacteria. They may appear as nodules or ulcers or become masses that are like tumors. Gummata are rare and may be up to …

Gummata are necrotizing granulomatous lesions, which are indolent and vary in size from small defects to large tumor-like masses. They are most commonly found in skin, mucocutaneous …

Apr 23, 2021 · In this narrative literature review, we show that the incidence of rare manifestations of syphilis, such as intracerebral gummata, is increasing and should be considered in the …