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Eponyms in syphilis
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Eponym has originated from the Greek word "eponymos" meaning "giving name". It is
a tribute to the pioneers in the field who have significantly contributed towards
present understanding of the subject. Syphilis has amazed and plagued mankind
since eternity. This disease is a great masquerade and can humble best of
physicians with its varied presentations. Keen and immaculate observations of
these workers have eased our understanding of many signs and phenomenon
associated with this disease. This has led to evolution of number of eponyms,
perhaps no other disease has as many eponyms associated with it, as does
syphilis. Eponyms such as Kassowitz's law, Clutton's joints, Higoumenaki sign,
Argyll-Robertson pupil etc. help in providing easy milieu for remembering.
Besides paying tributes to stalwarts in the field, who dedicated their lives for
this cause, they also facilitated our current understanding of the great
masquerade.