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Dot hemorrhage

White arrow points to a dot hemorrhage in a dibetic patient. Credit: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Dot hemorrhages are dark red round spots of hemorrhage seen on fundoscopic exam. They are frequently observed in patients with diabetic retinopathy.

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology

Dot hemorrhages are due to either capillary or venular leak. The site of hemorrhage is deep within the retina.

References

References

External links

External links

Diabetic Retinopathy Resource Guide from the National Eye Institute (NEI).
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse

cs:Diabetická retinopatie de:Diabetische Retinopathie nl:Diabetische retinopathie fi:Diabeettinen retinopatia

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