CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
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Question
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Which of the following regarding to Non Proliferative DR (NPDR) are TRUE? (multiple selection)
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It is a diabetic retinopathy with no new blood vessel formation
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Less severe form of diabetic retinopathy
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Micro-aneurysm and haemorrhage are common symptoms
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There are presence of new vessel formation in the retina
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Diabetic retinopathy falls into two main classes: nonproliferative and proliferative. The word “proliferative” refers to whether or not there is neovascularization (abnormal blood vessel growth) in the retinaEarly disease without neovascularization is called nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR).
Detailed explanation-2: -Macular edema is the most common cause of vision loss in patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR).
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