Bitot's spots
From Self-sufficiency
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| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | E50.1 |
| ICD-9 | 264.1 |
Bitot's spots are the buildup of keratin debris located superficially in the conjunctiva, which are oval, triangular or irregular in shape. These spots are a sign of vitamin A deficiency and are associated with conjunctival xerosis. In ancient Egypt, this was treated with animal liver.
Treatment
External links
- 1174798366 at GPnotebook
- Illustration
- BJO Online
- Online Atlas of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa
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