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Microhemorrhagic maculopathy

R C Pruett, A C Carvalho, C L Trempe

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |March 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study examined macular microhemorrhages in 20 patients. The findings suggest this condition is benign and resolves spontaneously, with no single common cause identified.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Vascular Biology

    Background:

    • Macular microhemorrhages are small bleeds in the eye's macula.
    • These hemorrhages appear punctate, round, or bilobed, originating from the perifoveal capillary plexus.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the characteristics and potential causes of macular microhemorrhages.
    • To determine the clinical course and prognosis of this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation of 20 subjects (12 males, 8 females) aged 14-58 years.
    • Assessment of potential contributing factors including Valsalva stress and platelet function.
    • Review of patient medication history for drugs affecting platelet function.

    Main Results:

    • No common causal denominator was established for the macular microhemorrhages.

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  • Three patients reported preceding increased venous pressure (Valsalva stress).
  • Impaired platelet aggregation was observed in 3/9 subjects, and 4/20 used medications affecting platelet function.

    • Conclusions:

    • Macular microhemorrhages are a benign condition that resolves spontaneously.
    • Etiology is multifactorial, with potential contributions from venous pressure and platelet dysfunction.