Latent Syphilis and the Autonomic Nervous System

Latent Syphilis and the Autonomic Nervous System, Second Edition describes the link between the pathogenesis of syphilis and the autonomic nervous system. This book is composed of 15 chapters, and begins with a brief introduction to the pathology of syphilis, followed by chapters on the physiologic changes in the thyroid gland, including thyroid enlargement and goiter formation, in early syphilis. The succeeding chapters are devoted to syphilis-related diseases, such as allergy, asthma, vasomotor disturbances, dysphagia, dyspepsia, cancer, and superficial ulceration of the mouth. A chapter describes some clinical features in latent syphilis. The final chapter examines the clinical manifestations of pes cavus, which is both an acquired and congenital disease. This book is of value to pathologists, endocrinologists, clinicians, and medical researchers.

Preface to the Second EditionPreface to the First EditionChapter I.-IntroductionChapter II.-Syphilis and Diseases of the ThyroidChapter III.-Enlargement of the Thyroid in Early SyphilisChapter IV.-AllergyChapter V.-AsthmaChapter VI.-Vasomotor DisturbancesChapter VII.-Notes on Nervous Dysphagia, with Special Reference to Its CauseChapter VIII.-Syphilis and Nervous DyspepsiaChapter IX.-Syphilis and the 'Chronic Abdomen'Chapter X.-Abdominal Adhesions in Latent SyphilisChapter XI.-Some Clinical Features in Latent SyphilisChapter XII.-On Certain Types of Tongue and Their Relation to SyphilisChapter XIII.-Cancer and SyphilisChapter XIV.-Chronic Painful Superficial Ulceration of the Mouth and PharynxChapter XV.-Pes Cavus as a Physical Sign in Clinical MedicineAppendix A.-Cases of Cancer with Features Suggesting Associated SyphilisAppendix B.-Some Histological Findings in Latent Syphilis and Cancer