Oculodermal Melanocytosis (Nevus of Ota) - EyeWiki
Oculomucodermal melanocytosis (Nevus of Ota) is a benign dermal melanocytosis, that results in hyperpigmentation of the sclera and ipsilateral face. Presenting at birth or by adolescence, these lesions tend to remain unchanged throughout life but can darken overtime due to sun exposure.
Ocular Melanosis - All About Vision
2022年9月14日 · Ocular melanosis is a disease that causes blue, brown or gray discoloration around the iris or on the white of the eye (sclera). It can also cause the iris or the retina to appear darker. It is almost always unilateral (affecting one eye). The condition is typically congenital, meaning it is present from birth.
Ocular melanosis - Wikipedia
Ocular melanosis (OM) is a blue-gray and/or brown lesion of the conjunctiva that can be separated into benign conjunctival epithelial melanosis (BCEM) and primary acquired melanosis (PAM), of which the latter is considered a risk factor for uveal melanoma. [1]
What Is Ocular Melanocytosis? - iCliniq
2023年9月5日 · Oculocutaneous melanocytosis (ODM), also known as nevus of Ota, is a congenital pigmentary defect of the periocular region characterized by an excess of melanocytes.
Oculodermal Melanocytosis: Not to Be Overlooked - Retina Today
Oculodermal melanocytosis (ODM), also known as nevus of Ota, is a congenital pigmentary abnormality in the periocular region characterized by excessive melanocytes. This condition is usually unilateral and classically involves the eyelids, sclera, uvea, orbit, and, less commonly, sites including the meninges, palate, and tympanic membrane. 1,2.
Atlas Entry - Ocular Melanocytosis - University of Iowa
Ocular melanocytosis (melanosis oculi) is a unilateral, congenital, pigmentary lesion that is a form of a blue nevus. The nevus is located in the deep episclera, sclera and uveal tract and can manifest clinically as iris heterochromia, patchy slate-gray or bluish discoloration of the sclera, and increased pigmentation of the ipsilateral fundus.
Beware of Congenital Pigmented Ocular Findings - Retina Today
Oculodermal melanocytosis is a congenital pigmentary disorder characterized by unilateral or bilateral periocular and temporal fossa cutaneous pigmentation with additional ipsilateral scleral, uveal, orbital, and meningeal pigmentation, often manifesting with heterochromia.
An update on ophthalmological perspectives in oculodermal melanocytosis …
Oculodermal melanocytosis (ODM) or nevus of Ota is an asymptomatic, flat melanocytic lesion of the skin, and mucosae characterized by brown or blue-gray coloration, oval-shape, and poorly defined contours that can involve the episclera, sclera, and uvea of the eye [1].
Sector (Partial) Oculo(dermal) Melanocytosis in 89 Eyes
2011年1月2日 · Ocular melanocytosis can be sectoral (partial), affecting only a mean of 5 to 6 clock hours of the uvea and can manifest melanoma within the melanocytosis region. There were no specific features of melanocytosis statistically related to the presence of melanoma.
2023年11月9日 · In this review article, the authors aim to provide an up-to-date concise, yet detailed, summary of the clinical, histopathologic, and molecular findings as well as a brief mention of management options for each type of conjunctival melanocytic lesion that may be encountered by pathologists and dermatopathologists.