Atlas of Ophthalmology

Bitot's Spot

Bitot's Spot
Sharply defined, white, thickened area (leucoplakia) with bubbly appearance near the limbus. Thickened and keratinized epithelium and without goblet cells. Usually in connection with vitamin A deficiency.
E50.1
Systemic Diseases -> Metabolic Diseases -> Deficient Nourishment
systemic disease; malnutrition
4910
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