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[[Image:Flame-hemorrhage.jpg|thumb|left|A dark red flame hemorrhage in the retina of a diabetic is shown at the arrow: Credit: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center]]{{clr}} | [[Image:Flame-hemorrhage.jpg|thumb|left|A dark red flame hemorrhage in the retina of a diabetic is shown at the arrow: Credit: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center]] Flame hemorrhages are flame shaped hemorrhages located in the superficial nerve fiber layer of the retina that appear dark dark red on fundoscopic examination. Flame hemorrhages are caused by leakage from arterioles due to ischemic damage or from veins that are ischemic or in under high pressure.{{clr}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
On fundoscopic exam, diabetic retinopathy is characterized by cotton wool spots, flame hemorrhages, and dot-blot hemorrhages.
Flame Hemorrhages
Flame hemorrhages are flame shaped hemorrhages located in the superficial nerve fiber layer of the retina that appear dark dark red on fundoscopic examination. Flame hemorrhages are caused by leakage from arterioles due to ischemic damage or from veins that are ischemic or in under high pressure.
References
External links
- Diabetic Retinopathy Resource Guide from the National Eye Institute (NEI).
- National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
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