Description

Syphilitic cirrhosis is a liver condition that results from chronic infection with the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which causes syphilis. This condition leads to liver damage and scarring, ultimately resulting in cirrhosis. It is essential to recognize this diagnosis for appropriate management and treatment.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other types of cirrhosis, such as alcoholic or viral cirrhosis. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Variants like 'cirrosis por sífilis' may be heard, but it is best to stick with the glossary term in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with syphilitic cirrhosis after a thorough evaluation of his liver function.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó cirrosis sifilítica tras una evaluación exhaustiva de su función hepática.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with alcoholic cirrhosis; mispronouncing 'sifilítica'; using colloquial terms instead of the clinical term.