ReviewMedicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)2026
Syphilitic Panuveitis and Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment: Diagnostic Pitfalls and Treatment Considerations.
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Abstract
Syphilitic panuveitis is a severe and diagnostically highly challenging manifestation of ocular syphilis. Its predominant posterior-segment involvement and its tendency to mimic noninfectious or viral uveitis may delay etiologic recognition and increase the risk of permanent vision loss. Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is a rare but vision-threatening complication that likely reflects advanced, inflammation-induced disruption of the vitreoretinal interface. A narrative literature review was conducted using the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases (January 2000 to 10 September 2025). Studies addressing the clinical presentation, imaging findings, pathophysiology, and management of syphilitic panuveitis and associated rhegmatogenous retinal detachment were analyzed. Infectious mimickers were also presented, with particular emphasis on West Nile virus (WNV). Evidence was synthesized qualitatively. Posterior uveitis and panuveitis are one of the most common ocular manifestations of syphilis. Posterior segment involvement in ocular syphilis is frequently bilateral, typically presenting with dense vitritis, retinal vasculitis, and optic neuropathy. RRD is a rare presenting complication, most often developing in areas of prior inflammatory retinitis and arising due to retinal necrosis, persistent vitreoretinal traction, and early proliferative vitreoretinopathy, which increases surgical complexity and may limit functional recovery. HIV coinfection often modifies disease severity. In relevant endemic or seasonal settings, WNV-associated ocular inflammation represents an important diagnostic pitfall. Syphilitic panuveitis should be considered early in patients presenting with unexplained posterior uveitis or panuveitis. Routine testing for syphilis and HIV in the uveitic laboratory palette, together with targeted evaluation for infectious mimickers, is essential to reduce diagnostic delay and avoid inappropriate immunosuppression. RRD should be recognized as a marker of advanced, inflammation-induced vitreoretinal interface damage requiring timely antimicrobial therapy and early involvement of vitreoretinal surgery.
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