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Polyarteritis (Periarteritis) Nodosa

Polyarteritis (Periarteritis) Nodosa
As an expression of the widespread arteritis many arterial occlusions (cotton-wool spots) and hemorrhages are seen. The vessels are dilated and tortuous and leak as evidenced by the exudates in the macular area.
Meyer, HJ., Prof. Dr. med., Osnabrueck, Germany
H36.84
Retina -> Vascular Diseases (see also: Systemic Immunologic Diseases) -> Retinal Vasculitis -> Arteritis
retina; systemic disease; Immun
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