Roth Spots – A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Roth spot presents with retinal hemorrhages with white centers. The etiological factors are many, most commonly in infective endocarditis. In this case report we present a severely anemic patient with multiple Roth spots on initial fundus examination. After blood transfusion a dramatic drop in the number of retinal hemorrhages was noted in the subsequent follow up.
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Mukul B M
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