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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.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Roth
- Wikipedia's article - Roth
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