Bitot's spots
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| Bitot's spots | |
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| 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 1863, Pierre Bitot (1822-1888), a French physician, first described these spots.[1]
In ancient Egypt, this was treated with animal liver.
Treatment [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ Shukla, M. and Behari, K. (1979), Congenital Bitot spots, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 27(2), 63-64
External links [edit]
- 1174798366 at GPnotebook
- Illustration
- BJO Online
- Online Atlas of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa
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