Specialty endocrinology ICD-9-CM 264.1 | ICD-10 E50.1 | |
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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.
In ancient Egypt, this was treated with animal liver, which is where vitamin A is stored.
Treatment
- Vitamin A
- Beta carotene
References
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