Bitot's spots
| Bitot's spots | |
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| Specialty | Ophthalmology  |
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
- ^ Shukla, M; Behari, K (Jul 1979). "Congenital Bitot spots". Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 27 (2): 63–4. PMID 541036.
- ^ Numitor, Gerd (February 2012). Bitot's Spots. Flu Press. ISBN 978-620-0-57824-2.
External links
- . GPnotebook https://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=1174798366.
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- BJO Online
- Online Atlas of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa
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