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General Reference ⬇

(Nejm 2000;343:345)

Pathophys and Cause ⬆ ⬇

Cause: Trauma (often minor) or coughing/vomiting, bleeding disorders

Signs and Symptoms ⬆ ⬇

Sx:Usually just noticed, no pain

Si: Unilateral localized circumscribed hemorrhage obscuring underlying sclera; no conjunctivitis

Course ⬆

Resolves in <3 wk