Description

Intraoral syphilitic chancre is a primary lesion associated with syphilis, typically appearing as a painless ulcer in the oral cavity. It is a manifestation of the initial stage of syphilis, often requiring clinical diagnosis and management.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'chancro sífilítico' may be used in various contexts, including discussions about sexually transmitted infections. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the clinical context. Common variants might include 'úlcera sifilítica', which should be avoided in formal settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient presented with an intraoral syphilitic chancre that required immediate treatment.

ES: El paciente presentó un chancro sífilítico que requirió tratamiento inmediato.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'chancro blando'; mispronouncing 'sífilítico'; using informal terms like 'chancro' without the qualifier.