Luetic gastritis: an uncommon cause of gastritis

Abstract

A 41-year-old patient presented to the Dermatology clinic with a papular rash on the trunk and orange-colored maculopapular lesions on the soles of both feet. This was associated with general symptoms including myalgia, fatigue, epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting. The patient had been taking omeprazole and cinitapride with little improvement.