Bitot's spots
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| Bitot's spots | |
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| Specialty | Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 446: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
| ICD-10 | E50.1 |
| ICD-9-CM | 264.1 |
| Patient UK | Bitot's spots |
File:Typical location of Bitot's spots.jpg
Typical location of Bitot's spots
Bitot's spots are the buildup of keratin 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 1863, Pierre Bitot (1822-1888), a French physician, first described these spots.[1]
In ancient Egypt, this was treated with animal liver, which is where vitamin A is stored.[2]
Treatment
References
External links
- 1174798366 at GPnotebook
- Illustration
- BJO Online
- Online Atlas of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa
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