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

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

Overview

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

Pathophysiology

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

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


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