Oculodermal Melanocytosis (Nevus of Ota) - EyeWiki
Nevus of Ota is diagnosed clinically by physical exam that typically reveals unilateral hyperpigmented lesions within the V1/V2 trigeminal nerve distribution along the sclera, iris, eyelids, nose, forehead, cheeks, areas around the eye, or side of face.
Naevus of Ota, naevus of Ito and naevus of Hori - DermNet
Naevus of Ota, naevus of Ito and naevus of Hori are special melanocytic naevi that have a slate-brown or blue/grey colouring. They are forms of dermal melanocytosis in which naevus cells are found deep within the dermis. Naevus of Ota is on the forehead and face around the eye area.
Nevus of Ota - Wikipedia
Nevus of Ota is caused by the entrapment of melanocytes in the upper third of the dermis. It is found only on the face, most commonly unilaterally, rarely bilaterally and involves the first two branches of the trigeminal nerve.
Nevus of Ota and Ito - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年7月10日 · Ocular dermal melanosis, also known as nevus of Ota or oculodermal melanocyte, is benign melanosis that involves the distribution of the trigeminal nerve, mainly the ophthalmic and the maxillary divisions with associated hyperpigmentation of the eye and its adnexa. It occurs most commonly unilaterally.
Nevus of Ota: Treatment, Eye, Removal, Glaucoma, and More - Healthline
2018年3月3日 · Nevus of Ota is a type of dermal melanocytosis (excessive melanocytes in the tissues) that causes the hyperpigmentation of an eye and the surrounding area. It often takes the form of bluish...
Nevus of Ota: What Is It and How Is It Treated? - WebMD
2024年5月20日 · Nevus of Ota is a bluish or brownish pigment around or inside the eye. Learn more about what causes it, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition.
The Nevus of Ota - New York Eye Cancer Center
What is a Nevus of Ota? Dr. Finger describes the particular nevus, as well as its associated symptoms, method of diagnosis, and treatment options.
What is nevus of Ota? - All About Vision
2022年11月16日 · Nevus of Ota, also called oculodermal melanocytosis, is characterized by dark spots (called hyperpigmented lesions) on the face and one eye. It is a benign (non-cancerous) form of melanosis, which is a condition caused by an abnormal amount of melanin or other pigment-discoloring tissue.
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
Nevus of Ota (Oculodermal melanosis) - Dermatology Advisor
2019年3月13日 · Nevus of Ota usually presents between birth and 12 years of age as an area of macular blue-grey pigmentation. Lesions range in size from a few cm in diameter to lesions which can cover more than half of the face.