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Cholesterol atheroembolism to retina

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Link to WHO Definition

Cholesterol atheroembolism to retina – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1704640969

This occurs when cholesterol is released, usually from an atherosclerotic plaque, and travels along with the bloodstream (embolism) to other places in the retina, where it obstructs blood vessels.