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[Nevus of Ota associated with chronic glaucoma].

Authors :
Pal E
Chaine G
Hershkovitch D
Laroche L
Dallot A
Amouroux J
Source :
Journal francais d'ophtalmologie [J Fr Ophtalmol] 1997; Vol. 20 (10), pp. 771-4.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Oculodermal melanocytosis (nevus of Ota) is an abnormally large accumulation of pigment in ocular tissues as well as the skin in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve. Elevated intraocular pressure is a serious complication of this disease, as well as transformation to malignant melanoma. We report a case of nevus of Ota, documented clinically and histopathologically, associated with severe chronic glaucoma.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0181-5512
Volume :
20
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal francais d'ophtalmologie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9587592