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Roth's Spots

Roth's spots (pronounced: /rɔːθs spɒts/) are retinal hemorrhages with white or pale centers. They can be indicative of a number of conditions, including infective endocarditis, leukemia, ischemic events, hypertensive retinopathy, and diabetes.

Etymology

Roth's spots are named after Moritz Roth, a Swiss physician who first described them in 1872.

Related Terms

  • Retinal hemorrhage: Bleeding into the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.
  • Infective endocarditis: An infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.
  • Leukemia: A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
  • Ischemic events: Conditions or events that occur when an organ or tissue does not get enough blood.
  • Hypertensive retinopathy: Damage to the retina due to high blood pressure.
  • Diabetes: A chronic disease that affects the body's ability to use blood sugar for energy.

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