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Ophthalmology General 475b9dc7

Cherry red spot after trauma is seen in children due to:

A
CRAO
B
CRVO
C
Berlin's edema
D
Niemann-Pick's disease
High-Yield Explanation
Ans: C. Berlin's edema(Ref Kanski 7/e p882: Parson's 22/e p392, 21/e p382, 20/e p367; Yanoff and Duker 4/e p671)Cherry red spot after trauma in children due to Berlin's edema.Commotio retinae (Berlin's Edema):Common occurrence following a eye blow.Manifests as milky white cloudiness involving posterior pole with a 'cherry-red spot' in foveal region.Appear after some days or may be followed by pigmentary changes.Most frequently affect temporal fundus.

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