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  2. Cherry-red spot - Wikipedia

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    The cherry red spot is seen in central retinal artery occlusion, appearing several hours after the blockage of the retinal artery occurs. [4] The cherry red spot is seen because the macula receives its blood supply from the choroid, supplied by the long and short posterior ciliary arteries , while the surrounding retina is pale due to retinal ...

  3. Tay–Sachs disease - Wikipedia

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    Cherry-red spot as seen in the retina in Tay–Sachs disease. The fovea's center appears bright red because it is surrounded by a whiter than usual area. Specialty: Medical genetics: Symptoms: Initially: Decreased ability to turn over, sit, or crawl [1] Later: Seizures, hearing loss, inability to move [1] Usual onset: Three to six months of age ...

  4. Central retinal artery - Wikipedia

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    The entire retina (with the exception of the fovea) becomes pale and swollen and opaque while the central fovea still appears reddish (this is because the choroid color shows through). This is the basis of the famous "Cherry red spot" seen on examination of the retina on funduscopy of a central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO).

  5. Cherry angioma - Wikipedia

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    Cherry angioma, also called cherry hemangioma [1] or Campbell de Morgan Spot, [2] is a small bright red dome-shaped bump on the skin. [3] It ranges between 0.5 – 6 mm in diameter and usually several are present, typically on the chest and arms, and increasing in number with age. [3] [4] If scratched, they may bleed. [5]

  6. Your Skin Redness May Actually Have Something To Do With Your ...

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    The extra skin cells form itchy, scaly, red patches. In addition to red, patchy skin, you may have joint pain or pitted or thickened nails. In skin of color, the rashes appear more dark brown or ...

  7. How To Get Rid Of Those Tiny Red Lines On Your Skin - AOL

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  8. Macula - Wikipedia

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    The macula in humans has a diameter of around 5.5 mm (0.22 in) and is subdivided into the umbo, foveola, foveal avascular zone, fovea, parafovea, and perifovea areas. [2] The anatomical macula at a size of 5.5 mm (0.22 in) is much larger than the clinical macula which, at a size of 1.5 mm (0.059 in), corresponds to the anatomical fovea. [3] [4] [5]

  9. What Doctors Want You to Know About Cortisol Face

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    In people with Cushing syndrome, “too much cortisol leads to a more rounded face, pinkish red cheeks, thinner skin with easy bruises, a puffy neck, and a worsening upper back hump,” Dr. Ghalib ...