11.About nasal syphilis the following is true:
Perforation occurs in septum
Saddle nose deformity may occur
In new born it presents as snuffles
Seconday syphilis is the common association
Nasal Syphilis may be acquired or congenital. Teiary is common association.Primary and secondary syphilis are rare association in nasal syphilitis. Ref Dhingra 6/e p 157
General anatomy