Pseudoparalysis of Parrot: A Diagnostic Aid in Congenital Syphilis

A 30-day-old female infant presented to the orthopedic emergency department with progressive upper limb paralysis over the last week, with no history of trauma or fever. She was born at term, cesarean delivery, with unremarkable physical examination at birth. The mother had adequate prenatal care, but the last trimester venereal disease research laboratory test result was not available. The infant had a markedly decreased spontaneous movement of the upper limbs, crying on active movement, with intense skin paleness.

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