Description

Primary syphilitic extragenital chancre is a firm, painless ulcer that appears at the site of syphilis infection, typically outside the genital area. It is an important clinical sign of primary syphilis and may go unnoticed if not properly examined.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be confused with genital chancres or other types of ulcers. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Stick to the glossary term 'chancre extragenital de la sífilítica primaria' in clinical contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient presented with a primary syphilitic extragenital chancre on his arm.

ES: El paciente presentó un chancre extragenital de la sífilítica primaria en su brazo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with genital chancre; mispronouncing 'chancre'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.