Description

Late congenital syphilitic chorioretinitis is a serious eye condition that can occur in infants born to mothers with untreated syphilis. It is characterized by inflammation of the choroid and retina, potentially leading to vision impairment or loss if not diagnosed and managed appropriately.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is specific to congenital syphilis and may be confused with other forms of chorioretinitis. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Variants like 'coriorretinitis por sífilis' may be heard but should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with late congenital syphilitic chorioretinitis following a thorough ophthalmological examination.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con coriorretinitis de sífilítica congénita tardía tras un exhaustivo examen oftalmológico.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'congenital chorioretinitis'; mispronouncing 'sífilítica'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.