Description

Late congenital syphilitic polyneuropathy is a neurological disorder resulting from untreated congenital syphilis. It manifests as a progressive deterioration of nerve function, affecting motor and sensory pathways.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in discussions about congenital syphilis and its long-term effects. Common variants may include 'polineuropatía por sífilis congénita', which is colloquial. It is essential to maintain the formal terminology to ensure clarity in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with late congenital syphilitic polyneuropathy due to a lack of prenatal care.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con polineuropatía sífilítica congénita tardía debido a la falta de atención prenatal.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'polineuropatía' alone; mispronouncing 'sífilitica'; mixing up with other types of neuropathy.