2025 ICD-10-CM code A51.31
Condyloma latum, a manifestation of secondary syphilis.
The medical necessity for treating condyloma latum and secondary syphilis stems from the potential for serious long-term complications if left untreated, including neurological damage, cardiovascular problems, and congenital syphilis in newborns.
Providers diagnose condyloma latum based on patient history, physical examination, blood tests (serological tests for syphilis), and dark-field microscopy of lesion samples. Treatment typically involves intramuscular penicillin injections.Alternatives such as doxycycline, tetracycline, or ceftriaxone may be used for patients with penicillin allergies. Patient education includes abstaining from sexual contact until the infection is resolved and emphasizing the importance of early detection and treatment to prevent disease progression and long-term complications.
- Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- A50-A64: Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
In simple words: Condyloma latum are large sores that appear in warm, moist areas of the body in people who have secondary stage syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection.Syphilis is caused by a type of bacteria.
Condyloma latum is a manifestation of the secondary stage of syphilis, characterized by large, raised, gray or white, plaque-like lesions that form in warm, moist areas of the body such as the underarms, mouth, groin, and perineum. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
Example 1: A patient presents with large, raised, gray plaques in the groin area, along with fever and malaise.Dark-field microscopy and serological tests confirm the diagnosis of secondary syphilis with condyloma latum., A pregnant woman with a history of untreated syphilis develops condyloma latum. This requires prompt treatment to prevent congenital syphilis in the newborn., A patient with HIV presents with multiple condyloma lata, indicating secondary syphilis.Treatment and follow-up are crucial, given the increased risk of complications in immunocompromised individuals.
Documentation should include the location, size, and appearance of the lesions, as well as results of serological tests and other diagnostic procedures.The stage of syphilis (secondary) should be clearly documented, along with any associated symptoms (e.g., fever, malaise) and the treatment plan.
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Dermatology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Public Health Clinic