- Siegrist streaks
Siegrist streaks are a rare manifestation of hypertensive choroidopathy. They are described as hyper-pigmented flecks that are arranged in a linear fashion along the
choroid al vessels of theeye .Although they are usually indicative of
fibrinoid necrosis associated with malignanthypertension , Siegrist streaks also occur in patients withtemporal arteritis . They are named after Swissophthalmologist , August Siegrist (1865-1947).References
* [http://www.revoptom.com/archive/issue/ro01f7.htm The Causes and Consequences of High Blood Pressure]
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