Roth spots in pernicious anaemia.
Roth spots are white-centred retinal haemorrhages, previously thought to be pathognomonic for subacute bacterial endocarditis. A number of other conditions can be associated with Roth spots. In this case, the authors describe the association of Roth spots and pernicious anaemia. This association has been rarely described in the medical literature. Correct diagnosis and treatment with intramuscular vitamin B(12) injections resulted in complete resolution of the anaemia and Roth spots. The authors hope to alert clinicians to think of various differentials of Roth spots, and initiate prompt investigation and management.
Department of General Medicine, NHS, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK. mavin_m@yahoo.co.uk
Mavin
M
Macauley
Satyajit
S
Nag
D000328:Adult; D000752:Anemia, Pernicious / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014815:Vitamins; D014805:Vitamin B 12