Oculodermal melanocytosis--Nevus of Ota (with palatal pigmentation)

Nevus of Ota is a benign dermal melanocytosis, that involves facial skin as a macular discoloration, appearing as blotchy blue to blue gray. It involves the upper portion of the face, especially over the periorbital area. It also involves ocular structures such as episclera, sclera, conjunctiva, cor...

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Published in:	Indian journal of dental research Vol. 14; no. 4; p. 230
Main Author:	Kannan, S Karthiga
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India 01-10-2003
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Female Humans Melanosis - pathology Mouth Mucosa - pathology Mouth Neoplasms - pathology Nevus of Ota - pathology Palate, Hard - pathology Skin Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:	Nevus of Ota is a benign dermal melanocytosis, that involves facial skin as a macular discoloration, appearing as blotchy blue to blue gray. It involves the upper portion of the face, especially over the periorbital area. It also involves ocular structures such as episclera, sclera, conjunctiva, cornea, retina, uveal tract and also nasopharynx, auricular mucosa, tymphanic membrane and dura. Glaucoma and malignant melanoma are the two known ocular complications in patients with Nevus of Ota. 12-18% of these patients exhibits palatal pigmentation. Here we are reporting two cases of Oculodermal melanocytosis, one of which exhibited palatal pigmentation.
ISSN:	0970-9290