Retinal hemorrhage

What it means

Bleeding located within the retina. Retinal hemorrhages range from the smallest dot and blot hemorrhage to massive sub-hyaloid hemorrhage.

The type of retinal hemorrhage and its clinical appearance depends on its location within the retina.

Rare diseases that can present with this19

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Retinal haemorrhage · Retinal haemorrhages · Retinal hemorrhages