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Litten's sign

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Litten's sign
Differential diagnosisInfective endocarditis

Litten's sign is a clinical sign in which cotton wool spots are seen on fundoscopic examination of the retina in patients with infective endocarditis.[1]

The sign is named after Moritz Litten.

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References

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  1. ^ Brusch, John L (2024-04-18). "Infective Endocarditis: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology". Medscape Reference. Retrieved 2024-08-08.