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Flittering scotoma

Flittering scotoma --> scintillating scotoma

a localised area of blindness edged by brilliantly coloured shimmering lights (teichopsia); usually a prodromal symptom of migraine.

See: fortification spectrum.

Synonym: flittering scotoma.


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