Helder Vasconcelos » Miscellaneous

  • Bilateral Roth Spot in the Setting of Mitral Valve Endocarditis

    Aug 18 2025 by Helder Vasconcelos

    A 55-year-old man with chronic alcoholism presented with wasting and fever. The symptoms were preceded by a recent tooth extraction and gingivitis. Fundus examination in the ICU showed a retinal hemorrhage with a white spot (Roth spot) associated with peripapillary hemorrhage and cotton wool exudate. A similar Roth spot was observed in the contralateral eye.

    Photographer: Helder Vasconcelos

    Imaging device: Smartphone Fundoscopy

    Condition/keywords: Infectious endocarditis, Roth Spots

  • Kyrieleis Plaques

    Aug 18 2025 by Helder Vasconcelos

    Kyrieleis Plaques and vitritis in a patient with posterior uveitis secondary to presumed ocular toxoplasmosis.

    Photographer: Helder Vasconcelos

    Imaging device: Smartphone Fundoscopy

    Condition/keywords: kyrieleis plaques, toxoplasmosis chorioretinitis