What is Nevus of Ota?

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Nevus of Ota: A very rare syndrome characterized by abnormal pigmentation of the eye and the skin surrounding the eye. Usually only one eye is affects and the discoloration often follows the distribution of the trigeminal nerve.
Nevus of Ota: A macular lesion on the side of the FACE, involving the CONJUNCTIVA and EYELIDS, as well as the adjacent facial skin, SCLERA; OCULOMOTOR MUSCLES; and PERIOSTEUM. Histological features vary from those of a MONGOLIAN SPOT to those of a BLUE NEVUS.
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Complications of Nevus of Ota: see complications of Nevus of Ota

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Symptoms of Nevus of Ota: see symptoms of Nevus of Ota

Complications of Nevus of Ota: see complications of Nevus of Ota

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Nevus of Ota.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Nevus of Ota.

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Nevus of Ota: Dermatologist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Nevus of Ota.
Treatments for Nevus of Ota: see treatments for Nevus of Ota
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Main name of condition: Nevus of Ota

Other names or spellings for Nevus of Ota:

oculodermal melanocytosis

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