Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

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Year
: 2013  |  Volume : 61  |  Issue : 6  |  Page : 306--309

Orbital malignant melanoma associated with nevus of Ota


Cherungottil V Radhadevi, Kakkuzhiyil S Charles, Vasu K Lathika 
 Department of Ophthalmology, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala, India

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Cherungottil V Radhadevi
Department of Ophthalmology, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Amala Nagar, Thrissur, Kerala - 680 555
India

Nevus of Ota (oculodermal melanosis) is a dermal melanocytic hamartoma with bluish hyperpigmentation along the first and second branches of the trigeminal nerve. Extracutaneous involvement, especially ocular, has been reported. A 45-year-old male presented with malignant melanoma of the left orbit in association with nevus of Ota. Being locally invasive, a modified exenteration with frontal flap repair was done on left eye. Adjuvant chemotherapy was given after wound healing. All pigmented lesions of the eye require close monitoring to help in the early diagnosis. Since malignant transformation has been reported in oculodermal melanosis, close follow-up and patient education will facilitate early diagnosis and prompt management. This case is reported for its rarity and unusual presentation.


How to cite this article:
Radhadevi CV, Charles KS, Lathika VK. Orbital malignant melanoma associated with nevus of Ota.Indian J Ophthalmol 2013;61:306-309


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Radhadevi CV, Charles KS, Lathika VK. Orbital malignant melanoma associated with nevus of Ota. Indian J Ophthalmol [serial online] 2013 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];61:306-309
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