Dot and blot hemorrhages and flame shaped hemorrhages can be seen characateristically in which of the following conditions: (A) Hypertensive retinopathy, (B) Diabetic retinopathy, (C) Retinitis pigmentosa, (D) Central retinal artery occlusion
Answer is B. Ans. (b) Diabetic retinopathyRef: Kanki 7/e, p. 536Hemorrhages can be seen in a number of vascular disorders or retina, but, dot and blot haemorrhages are characteristic for DR, even though they may be seen in other conditions also.