title: Hollenhorst plaques.
abstract: Detection of Hollenhorst plaques in the retinal circulation of the asymptomatic patient should be considered to be indicative of atherosclerotic disease. Such patients should be referred for medical evaluation and amelioration of risk factors.
mesh_terms: D001160:Arterioles; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002784:Cholesterol; D003460:Crystallization; D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D009907:Optometry; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012171:Retinal Vessels
chemical_list: D002784:Cholesterol