Description

Late congenital syphilitic arthropathy refers to joint problems that develop in individuals who were infected with syphilis during pregnancy and were not treated. This condition can lead to significant musculoskeletal complications in affected children as they grow.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is specific to congenital syphilis and may hear variations such as 'artropatía por sífilis' or 'artropatía sífilitica' in less formal contexts. It is important to maintain the clinical terminology to avoid confusion with other types of arthropathy.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Late congenital syphilitic arthropathy after presenting with joint pain and swelling.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con artropatía sífilítica congénita tardía tras presentar dolor e hinchazón en las articulaciones.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'artropatía reumatoide'; mispronouncing 'sífilitica'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.