Description

Early congenital syphilitic osteochondropathy is a rare condition that occurs in infants due to maternal syphilis infection during pregnancy. It is characterized by abnormalities in bone and cartilage development, leading to skeletal deformities and other complications.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in specialized pediatric or infectious disease contexts. Common variants that may be encountered include 'osteocondropatía sífilis congénita' (colloquial) or 'osteocondropatía por sífilis' (regional). It is important to use the canonical term to maintain clarity and professionalism in medical discussions.

Example Sentences

EN: The pediatrician diagnosed the infant with Early congenital syphilitic osteochondropathy after reviewing the mother's medical history.

ES: El pediatra diagnosticó al infante con osteocondropatía de la sífilítica congénita temprana tras revisar el historial médico de la madre.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with osteochondritis; mispronouncing 'sífilítica'; mixing up with congenital syphilis without specifying osteochondropathy.