Description

Congenital syphilitic palatine vault perforation refers to a defect in the palatine vault that occurs as a result of congenital syphilis. This condition can lead to various complications, including difficulties with feeding and speech development.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is specific to congenital conditions resulting from syphilis. Common variants that may be heard include 'perforación palatina' or 'perforación sifilítica', which should be avoided in formal contexts to maintain clinical accuracy.

Example Sentences

EN: The pediatrician diagnosed the infant with congenital syphilitic palatine vault perforation.

ES: El pediatra diagnosticó al infante con perforación de bóveda palatina sifilítica sífilítica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'perforación palatina' which may refer to other conditions; mispronouncing 'sifilítica' as 'sifilito'; mixing up with other congenital defects.